Acts 9:24

What does Acts 9:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 9:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 9:24 means

The plot against Saul's life became known to him, indicating that he had allies or that the plan was not perfectly concealed. As a result, his enemies meticulously watched the city gates day and night to prevent his escape and carry out their lethal intent. This detail highlights the extreme danger Saul was in and the determination of those who sought his life. It illustrates the very real threats faced by early followers of Jesus in their ministry.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But Saul got knowledge of their design. And they kept watch day and night on the roads out of the town, so that they might put him to death:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and their counsel against <FI>him<Fi> was known to Saul; they were also watching the gates both day and night, that they may kill him,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But their lying in wait was made known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night, that they might kill him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched also the gates both day and night, that they might kill him;

Context

This verse details the heightened danger following the plot in verse 23, specifically showing the active surveillance of Saul by his enemies. The close watch on the city gates emphasizes the life-threatening situation and the necessity of a cunning escape plan. This context sets up the dramatic method of his escape, showcasing divine protection and the resourcefulness of his early disciples.

v.23And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:

v.24This passage

v.25but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 17:10

    And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.

  • Acts 14:5

    And when there was made an onset both of the Gentiles and of the Jews with their rulers, to treat them shamefully and to stone them,

  • Psalms 21:11

    For they intended evil against thee; They conceived a device which they are not able to perform.

  • Acts 23:12

    And when it was day, the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:32

    In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes in order to take me:

  • Acts 9:29

    preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.

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