1 B ut Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

2 a nd asked of him letters to Damascus unto the synagogues, that if he found any that were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

and asked for letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

3 A nd as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven:

As he traveled, he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.

4 a nd he fell upon the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

He fell on the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”

5 A nd he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest:

He said, “Who are you, Lord?” The Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

6 b ut rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

But rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

7 A nd the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but beholding no man.

The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no one.

8 A nd Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw nothing; and they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened, he saw no one. They led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

9 A nd he was three days without sight, and did neither eat nor drink.

He was without sight for three days, and neither ate nor drank.

10 N ow there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” He said, “Behold, it’s me, Lord.”

11 A nd the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth;

The Lord said to him, “Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,

12 a nd he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.

and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.”

13 B ut Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:

But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.

14 a nd here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name.

Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.”

15 B ut the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel:

But the Lord said to him, “Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.

16 f or I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake.

For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.”

17 A nd Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Ananias departed, and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

18 A nd straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized;

Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

19 a nd he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.

He took food and was strengthened. Saul stayed several days with the disciples who were at Damascus.

20 A nd straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.

Immediately in the synagogues he proclaimed the Christ, that he is the Son of God.

21 A nd all that heard him were amazed, and said, Is not this he that in Jerusalem made havoc of them that called on this name? and he had come hither for this intent, that he might bring them bound before the chief priests.

All who heard him were amazed, and said, “Isn’t this he who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called on this name? And he had come here intending to bring them bound before the chief priests!”

22 B ut Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

23 A nd when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:

When many days were fulfilled, the Jews conspired together to kill him,

24 b ut their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:

but their plot became known to Saul. They watched the gates both day and night that they might kill him,

25 b ut his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.

but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.

26 A nd when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

27 B ut Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

28 A nd he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,

He was with them entering into Jerusalem,

29 p reaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.

preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him.

30 A nd when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

When the brothers knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him off to Tarsus.

31 S o the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.

So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

32 A nd it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.

As Peter went throughout all those parts, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda.

33 A nd there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.

There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years, because he was paralyzed.

34 A nd Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.

Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!” Immediately he arose.

35 A nd all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

All who lived at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

36 N ow there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

37 A nd it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

In those days, she became sick, and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

38 A nd as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.

As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.

39 A nd Peter arose and went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

Peter got up and went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. All the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

40 B ut Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

41 A nd he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

He gave her his hand, and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

42 A nd it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.

And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

43 A nd it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

He stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.