Acts 9:28 nasb — And he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.

NASB

"And he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord."

— Acts 9:28, NASB

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Acts 9 — Context

25

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

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When he came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

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But Barnabas took hold of him and brought him to the apostles and described to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had talked to him, and how at Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.

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And he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.

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And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were attempting to put him to death.

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But when the brethren learned of it, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.

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So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.

Acts 9:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:28 say?
Acts 9:28 in the NASB reads: “And he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.”
Where is Acts 9:28 in the Bible?
Acts 9:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 28.
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 9:28.
What translation should I read Acts 9:28 in?
Acts 9:28 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 9:28?
Acts 9:28 reads (NASB): “And he was with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.” 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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