Acts 9:16 net — For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”

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"For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”"

— Acts 9:16, NET Bible

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Acts 9 — Context

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

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and here he has authority from the chief priests to imprison all who call on your name!”

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But the Lord said to him,“Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.

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For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”

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So Ananias departed and entered the house, placed his hands on Saul and said,“Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

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Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized,

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and after taking some food, his strength returned.For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus,

Acts 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:16 say?
Acts 9:16 in the NET Bible reads: “For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.””
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 (NET): “For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”” 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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