Acts 9:29 net — He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying to kill him.

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"He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying to kill him."

— Acts 9:29, NET Bible

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Acts 9 — Context

26

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.

27

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

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So he was staying with them, associating openly with them in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.

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He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying to kill him.

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When the brothers found out about this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him away to Tarsus.

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Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

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Peter Heals Aeneas Now as Peter was traveling around from place to place, he also came down to the saints who lived in Lydda.

Acts 9:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:29 say?
Acts 9:29 in the NET Bible reads: “He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying to kill him.”
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 (NET): “He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying 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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