Acts 9:13 cpdv — But Ananias responded: “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusa…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But Ananias responded: “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. "

— Acts 9:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 9 — Context

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Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”

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And the Lord said to him: “Rise up and go into the street that is called Straight, and seek, in the house of Judas, the one named Saul of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying.”

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(And Paul saw a man named Ananias entering and imposing hands upon him, so that he might receive his sight.)

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But Ananias responded: “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.

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And he has authority here from the leaders of the priests to bind all who invoke your name.”

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Then the Lord said to him: “Go, for this one is an instrument chosen by me to convey my name before nations and kings and the sons of Israel.

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For I will reveal to him how much he must suffer on behalf of my name.”

Acts 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:13 say?
Acts 9:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Ananias responded: “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. ”
Where is Acts 9:13 in the Bible?
Acts 9:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 13.
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 9:13.
What translation should I read Acts 9:13 in?
Acts 9:13 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 9:13?
Acts 9:13 reads (CPDV): “But Ananias responded: “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem. ” 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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