Acts 9:19 cpdv — And when he had taken a meal, he was strengthened. Now he was with the disciples who were at Damascus for some days.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he had taken a meal, he was strengthened. Now he was with the disciples who were at Damascus for some days. "

— Acts 9:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 9 — Context

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

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And Ananias departed. And he entered the house. And laying his hands upon him, he said: “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, he who appeared to you on the way by which you arrived, sent me so that you would receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

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And immediately, it was as if scales had fallen from his eyes, and he received his sight. And rising up, he was baptized.

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And when he had taken a meal, he was strengthened. Now he was with the disciples who were at Damascus for some days.

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And he was continuously preaching Jesus in the synagogues: that he is the Son of God.

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And all who heard him were astonished, and they said, “Is this not the one who, in Jerusalem, was fighting against those invoking this name, and who came here for this: so that he might lead them away to the leaders of the priests?”

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But Saul was increasing to a greater extent in ability, and so he was confounding the Jews who lived at Damascus, by affirming that he is the Christ.

Acts 9:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:19 say?
Acts 9:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he had taken a meal, he was strengthened. Now he was with the disciples who were at Damascus for some days. ”
Where is Acts 9:19 in the Bible?
Acts 9:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 19.
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 9:19.
What translation should I read Acts 9:19 in?
Acts 9:19 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 9:19?
Acts 9:19 reads (CPDV): “And when he had taken a meal, he was strengthened. Now he was with the disciples who were at Damascus for some days. ” 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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