Acts 19:9 cpdv — But when certain ones became hardened and would not believe, cursing the Way of the Lord in the presence of the multitu…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But when certain ones became hardened and would not believe, cursing the Way of the Lord in the presence of the multitude, Paul, withdrawing from them, separated the disciples, disputing daily in a certain school of Tyrannus. "

— Acts 19:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 19 — Context

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And when Paul had imposed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came over them. And they were speaking in tongues and prophesying.

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Now the men were about twelve in all.

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Then, upon entering the synagogue, he was speaking faithfully for three months, disputing and persuading them about the kingdom of God.

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But when certain ones became hardened and would not believe, cursing the Way of the Lord in the presence of the multitude, Paul, withdrawing from them, separated the disciples, disputing daily in a certain school of Tyrannus.

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Now this was done throughout two years, so that all who were living in Asia listened to the Word of the Lord, both Jews and Gentiles.

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And God was accomplishing powerful and uncommon miracles by the hand of Paul,

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so much so that even when small cloths and wrappings were brought from his body to the sick, the illnesses withdrew from them and the wicked spirits departed.

Acts 19:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:9 say?
Acts 19:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But when certain ones became hardened and would not believe, cursing the Way of the Lord in the presence of the multitude, Paul, withdrawing from them, separated the disciples, disputing daily in a certain school of Tyrannus. ”
Where is Acts 19:9 in the Bible?
Acts 19:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, 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 19:9.
What translation should I read Acts 19:9 in?
Acts 19:9 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 19:9?
Acts 19:9 reads (CPDV): “But when certain ones became hardened and would not believe, cursing the Way of the Lord in the presence of the multitude, Paul, withdrawing from them, separated the disciples, disputing daily in a certain school of Tyrannus. ” 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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