Acts 9:26 asv — And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not be…

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"And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. "

— Acts 9:26, American Standard Version

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Acts 9 — Context

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And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:

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but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also 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.

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And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed 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, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.

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And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,

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preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.

Acts 9:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:26 say?
Acts 9:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. ”
Where is Acts 9:26 in the Bible?
Acts 9:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 26.
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 9:26.
What translation should I read Acts 9:26 in?
Acts 9:26 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 9:26?
Acts 9:26 reads (ASV): “And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. ” 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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