Acts 19:9 net — But when some were stubborn and refused to believe, reviling the Way before the congregation, he left them and took the…

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"But when some were stubborn and refused to believe, reviling the Way before the congregation, he left them and took the disciples with him, addressing them every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus."

— Acts 19:9, NET Bible

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Acts 19 — Context

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and when Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy.

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(Now there were about twelve men in all.)

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Paul Continues to Minister at Ephesus So Paul entered the synagogue and spoke out fearlessly for three months, addressing and convincing them about the kingdom of God.

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But when some were stubborn and refused to believe, reviling the Way before the congregation, he left them and took the disciples with him, addressing them every day in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.

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This went on for two years, so that all who lived in the province of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord.

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The Seven Sons of Sceva God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul’s hands,

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so that when even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his body were brought to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.

Acts 19:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:9 say?
Acts 19:9 in the NET Bible reads: “But when some were stubborn and refused to believe, reviling the Way before the congregation, he left them and took the disciples with him, addressing them every day in the lecture hall 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 (NET): “But when some were stubborn and refused to believe, reviling the Way before the congregation, he left them and took the disciples with him, addressing them every day in the lecture hall 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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