Acts 9:25

What does Acts 9:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 9:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 9:25 means

To save Saul from his would-be assassins, his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the city wall, lowering him in a basket. This dramatic escape, reminiscent of Rahab aiding the Israelite spies, highlights the loyalty of his new followers and the urgency of the situation. It underscores the practical dangers of sharing the Gospel and showcases the community's role in protecting its members, allowing Saul to continue his pivotal ministry elsewhere.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But his disciples took him by night and let him down from the wall in a basket.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the disciples having taken him, by night did let him down by the wall, letting down in a basket.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But the disciples, taking him in the night, conveyed him away by the wall, letting him down in a basket.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

Following the intense surveillance detailed in verse 24, this verse describes the daring escape of Saul orchestrated by his disciples. This innovative method of lowering him through the wall in a basket is a critical event, saving his life and allowing him to proceed to Jerusalem. This escape demonstrates the very real threats he faced and allows the narrative to shift to his next phase of ministry and challenges in Jerusalem.

v.24but their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates also day and night that they might kill him:

v.25This passage

v.26And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

Cross references

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

  • Joshua 2:15

    Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the side of the wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:33

    and through a window was I let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.

  • 1 Samuel 19:11

    And Saul sent messengers unto David’s house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal, David’s wife, told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to-night, to-morrow thou wilt be slain.

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