Acts 9:16 nasb — for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name's sake."

NASB

"for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name's sake.""

— Acts 9:16, NASB

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Acts 9 — Context

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But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he did to Your saints at Jerusalem;

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and 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, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;

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for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name's sake."

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So Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

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And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight, and he got up and was baptized;

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and he took food and was strengthened. Now for several days he was with the disciples who were at Damascus,

Acts 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:16 say?
Acts 9:16 in the NASB reads: “for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name's sake."”
Where is Acts 9:16 in the Bible?
Acts 9:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 16.
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 9:16.
What translation should I read Acts 9:16 in?
Acts 9:16 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 9:16?
Acts 9:16 reads (NASB): “for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name's sake."” 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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