Acts 9:11 web — The Lord said to him, "Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah for one…

World English Bible

"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,"

— Acts 9:11, World English Bible

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Acts 9 — Context

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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.

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

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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."

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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,

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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."

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

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

Acts 9:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:11 say?
Acts 9:11 in the World English Bible reads: “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,”
Where is Acts 9:11 in the Bible?
Acts 9:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 11.
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 9:11.
What translation should I read Acts 9:11 in?
Acts 9:11 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 9:11?
Acts 9:11 reads (WEB): “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,” 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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