Acts 9:22 web — But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

World English Bible

"But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ."

— Acts 9:22, World English Bible

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Acts 9 — Context

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He took food and was strengthened. Saul stayed several days with the disciples who were at Damascus.

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Immediately in the synagogues he proclaimed the Christ, that he is the Son of God.

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All who heard him were amazed, and said, "Isn't this he who in Jerusalem made havoc of those who called on this name? And he had come here intending to bring them bound before the chief priests!"

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But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.

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When many days were fulfilled, the Jews conspired together to kill him,

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but their plot became known to Saul. They watched the gates both day and night that they might kill him,

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but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.

Acts 9:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:22 say?
Acts 9:22 in the World English Bible reads: “But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is 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 (WEB): “But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is 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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