Acts 14:9 nasb — This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, who, when he had fixed his gaze on him and had seen that he had faith to be…

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"This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, who, when he had fixed his gaze on him and had seen that he had faith to be made well,"

— Acts 14:9, NASB

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Acts 14 — Context

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they became aware of it and fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the surrounding region;

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and there they continued to preach the gospel.

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At Lystra a man was sitting who had no strength in his feet, lame from his mother's womb, who had never walked.

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This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, who, when he had fixed his gaze on him and had seen that he had faith to be made well,

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said with a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet." And he leaped up and began to walk.

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When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voice, saying in the Lycaonian language, "The gods have become like men and have come down to us."

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And they began calling Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 14:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 14:9 say?
Acts 14:9 in the NASB reads: “This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, who, when he had fixed his gaze on him and had seen that he had faith to be made well,”
Where is Acts 14:9 in the Bible?
Acts 14:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 14, verse 9.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 14:9.
What translation should I read Acts 14:9 in?
Acts 14:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 14:9?
Acts 14:9 reads (NASB): “This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, who, when he had fixed his gaze on him and had seen that he had faith to be made well,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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