Acts 9:25 cpdv — But the disciples, taking him away by night, sent him over the wall by letting him down in a basket.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But the disciples, taking him away by night, sent him over the wall by letting him down in a basket. "

— Acts 9:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 9 — Context

22

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.

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And when many days were completed, the Jews took counsel as one, so that they might put him to death.

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But their treachery became known to Saul. Now they were also watching the gates, day and night, so that they might put him to death.

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But the disciples, taking him away by night, sent him over the wall by letting him down in a basket.

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And when he had arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

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But Barnabas took him aside and led him to the Apostles. And he explained to them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him, and how, in Damascus, he had acted faithfully in the name of Jesus.

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And he was with them, entering and departing Jerusalem, and acting faithfully in the name of the Lord.

Acts 9:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:25 say?
Acts 9:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But the disciples, taking him away by night, sent him over the wall by letting him down in a basket. ”
Where is Acts 9:25 in the Bible?
Acts 9:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 25.
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 9:25.
What translation should I read Acts 9:25 in?
Acts 9:25 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 9:25?
Acts 9:25 reads (CPDV): “But the disciples, taking him away by night, sent him over the wall by letting him down in a basket. ” 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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