Acts 9:29 bbe — Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for h…

Bible in Basic English

"Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for his death."

— Acts 9:29, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 9 — Context

26

And when he came to Jerusalem, he made an attempt to be joined to the disciples, but they were all in fear of him, not taking him for a disciple.

27

But Barnabas took him to the Apostles and gave them an account of how he had seen the Lord on the road, and had given hearing to his words, and how at Damascus he had been preaching in the name of Jesus without fear.

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

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Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for his death.

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And when the brothers had knowledge of it, they took him to Caesarea and sent him to Tarsus.

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And so the church through all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was made strong; and, living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was increased greatly.

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And it came about that while Peter was going through all parts of the country he came to the saints who were living at Lydda.

Acts 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:29 say?
Acts 9:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for his death.”
Where is Acts 9:29 in the Bible?
Acts 9:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 29.
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 9:29.
What translation should I read Acts 9:29 in?
Acts 9:29 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 9:29?
Acts 9:29 reads (BBE): “Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for his death.” 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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