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Acts 9:43 asv — And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

American Standard Version

"And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. "

— Acts 9:43, American Standard Version

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Acts 9 — Context

40

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

41

And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

42

And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.

43

And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

Acts 9:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:43 say?
Acts 9:43 in the American Standard Version reads: “And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. ”
Where is Acts 9:43 in the Bible?
Acts 9:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 43.
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 9:43.
What translation should I read Acts 9:43 in?
Acts 9:43 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 9:43?
Acts 9:43 reads (ASV): “And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. ” 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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