Acts 9:19 net — and after taking some food, his strength returned.For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus,

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

— Acts 9:19, NET Bible

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Acts 9 — Context

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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,

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and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying,“This man is the Son of God.”

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All who heard him were amazed and were saying,“Is this not the man who in Jerusalem was ravaging those who call on this name, and who had come here to bring them as prisoners to the chief priests?”

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But Saul became more and more capable, and was causing consternation among the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

Acts 9:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:19 say?
Acts 9:19 in the NET Bible reads: “and after taking some food, his strength returned.For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus,”
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 (NET): “and after taking some food, his strength returned.For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus,” 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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