Acts 9:15 web — But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and th…

World English Bible

"But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel."

— Acts 9:15, World English Bible

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Acts 9 — Context

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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."

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But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.

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For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake."

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Ananias departed, and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

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Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

Acts 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:15 say?
Acts 9:15 in the World English Bible reads: “But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.”
Where is Acts 9:15 in the Bible?
Acts 9:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 15.
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 9:15.
What translation should I read Acts 9:15 in?
Acts 9:15 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 9:15?
Acts 9:15 reads (WEB): “But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.” 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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