Acts 9:27
What does Acts 9:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 9:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 9:27 means
Barnabas, a respected and generous disciple, stepped forward to vouch for Saul. He brought Saul to the apostles and explained how Saul had seen the Lord on the Damascus road, how Jesus had spoken to him, and how Saul had boldly preached in Jesus' name in Damascus. Barnabas's intervention was crucial in overcoming the apostles' skepticism and fear, allowing Saul to be accepted into the Jerusalem church. His trust paved the way for Saul's integration and future ministry.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Barnabas took him to the Apostles and gave them an account of how he had seen the Lord on the road, and had given hearing to his words, and how at Damascus he had been preaching in the name of Jesus without fear.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Barnabas having taken him, brought <FI>him<Fi> unto the apostles, and did declare to them how in the way he saw the Lord, and that he spake to him, and how in Damascus he was speaking boldly in the name of Jesus.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and told them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him: and how in Damascus he had dealt confidently in the name of Jesus.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.
Context
Following the apostles' fear and rejection of Saul in verse 26, Barnabas's intervention here is absolutely pivotal. His willingness to bring Saul to the apostles and explain the full story of his conversion and Damascus ministry is crucial for overcoming their distrust. This act of advocacy enables Saul's acceptance into the Jerusalem church, setting the stage for his initial ministry there.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Galatians 2:13
And the rest of the Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that even Barnabas was carried away with their dissimulation.
- Galatians 1:18
Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Cephas, and tarried with him fifteen days.
- Acts 15:35
But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
- Acts 13:2
And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
- Acts 11:25
And he went forth to Tarsus to seek for Saul;
- Acts 4:29
And now, Lord, look upon their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants to speak thy word with all boldness,
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