Acts 9:22 bbe — But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments by which…

Bible in Basic English

"But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments by which he made it clear that Jesus was the Christ."

— Acts 9:22, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 9 — Context

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And when he had taken food his strength came back. And for some days he kept with the disciples who were in Damascus.

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And straight away, in the Synagogues, he was preaching Jesus as the Son of God.

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And all those hearing him were full of wonder and said, Is not this the man who in Jerusalem was attacking all the worshippers of this name? and he had come here so that he might take them as prisoners before the chief priests.

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But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments by which he made it clear that Jesus was the Christ.

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Then, after some days, the Jews made an agreement together to put him to death:

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But Saul got knowledge of their design. And they kept watch day and night on the roads out of the town, so that they might put him to death:

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But his disciples took him by night and let him down from the wall in a basket.

Acts 9:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:22 say?
Acts 9:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments by which he made it clear that Jesus was the Christ.”
Where is Acts 9:22 in the Bible?
Acts 9:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 22.
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 9:22.
What translation should I read Acts 9:22 in?
Acts 9:22 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 9:22?
Acts 9:22 reads (BBE): “But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments by which he made it clear that Jesus was the Christ.” 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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