Acts 9:23 net — Saul’s Escape from Damascus Now after some days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him,

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"Saul’s Escape from Damascus Now after some days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him,"

— Acts 9:23, NET Bible

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Acts 9 — Context

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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.

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Saul’s Escape from Damascus Now after some days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him,

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but Saul learned of their plot against him. They were also watching the city gates day and night so that they could kill him.

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But his disciples took him at night and let him down through an opening in the wall by lowering him in a basket.

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Saul Returns to Jerusalem When he arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to associate with the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, because they did not believe that he was a disciple.

Acts 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:23 say?
Acts 9:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Saul’s Escape from Damascus Now after some days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him,”
Where is Acts 9:23 in the Bible?
Acts 9:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 23.
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 9:23.
What translation should I read Acts 9:23 in?
Acts 9:23 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 9:23?
Acts 9:23 reads (NET): “Saul’s Escape from Damascus Now after some days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him,” 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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