God’s Word Translation
Acts 9:14
14Saul has come here to Damascus with authority from the chief priests to put anyone who calls on your name in prison.”
Acts 9:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
- New International Version (NIV)And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name."
- New King James Version (NKJV)And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.”
Context of Acts 9:14
12In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias place his hands on him to restore his sight.” 13Ananias replied, “Lord, I’ve heard a lot of people tell about the many evil things this man has done to your people in Jerusalem. Saul has come here to Damascus with authority from the chief priests to put anyone who calls on your name in prison.” 15The Lord told Ananias, “Go! I’ve chosen this man to bring my name to nations, to kings, and to the people of Israel. 16I’ll show him how much he has to suffer for the sake of my name.”
Read all of Acts 9Acts 9:14 word by word
καὶ ὧδε ἔχει ἐξουσίαν παρὰ τῶν ἀρχιερέων δῆσαι πάντας τοὺς ἐπικαλουμένους τὸ ὄνομά σου.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- hereὧδεhōde · hereG5602
- he hathἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- authorityἐξουσίαexousia · authorityG1849
- fromπαράpara · from/with/besideG3844
- the chief priestsἀρχιερεύςarchiereus · high-priestG749
- to bindδέωdeō · to bindG1210
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- that call onἐπικαλέωepikaleomai · to call (on)/nameG1941
- thyσύsu · youG4771
- nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
Cross-references for Acts 9:14
- Acts 9:2and asked him to write letters of authorization to the synagogue leaders in the city of Damascus. Saul wanted to arrest any man or woman who followed the way ⌞of Christ⌟ and imprison them in Jerusalem.
- Acts 9:21Everyone who heard him was amazed. They asked, “Isn’t this the man who destroyed those who worshiped the one named Jesus in Jerusalem? Didn’t he come here to take these worshipers as prisoners to the chief priests ⌞in Jerusalem⌟?”
- Acts 7:59While council members were executing Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, welcome my spirit.”
- Acts 22:16What are you waiting for now? Get up! Be baptized, and have your sins washed away as you call on his name.’
- Romans 10:12There is no difference between Jews and Greeks. They all have the same Lord, who gives his riches to everyone who calls on him.
- 1 Corinthians 1:2To God’s church that was made holy by Christ Jesus and called to be God’s holy people in the city of Corinth and to people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Timothy 2:22Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart.
Commentaries on Acts 9:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14And here he hath authority, etc. - Ananias had undoubtedly heard of Saul's coming, and the commission he had received from the chief priests; and he was about to urge this as a reason why he should have no connection with so dangerous a man.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-22Verses 10-22 A good work was begun in Saul, when he was brought to Christ's feet with those words, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And never did Christ leave any who were brought to that. Behold, the proud Pharisee, the unmerciful oppressor, the daring blasphemer, prayeth! And thus it is even now, and with the proud infidel, or the abandoned sinner. What happy tidings are these to all who understand the nature and power of prayer, of such prayer as…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-19The conversion of Saul of Tarsus on the Damascus road is central to the story in Acts. Luke tells the story three times (also 22:1–21; 26:1–29). Paul (Saul) mentions this experience several times in his letters (1 Corinthians 15:8–10; Galatians 1:11–17; Philippians 3:4–11; see 1 Timothy 1:12–17). Saul’s conversion was his call as a prophet and commission as an apostle (Acts 9:15; 22:15, 21; 26:15–18). No one is beyond God's power to reach, save, and use…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1610-16. a certain disciple ... named Ananias--See on Ac 22:12. to him said the Lord--that is, Jesus. (See Ac 9:13, 14, 17).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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