Acts 9:42
What does Acts 9:42 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 9:42 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 9:42 means
News of Tabitha's resurrection spread throughout the entire city of Joppa, leading to a profound spiritual awakening. As a direct result of this widely known miracle, "many believed on the Lord." This demonstrates the evangelistic power of divine signs and wonders performed through God's apostles. The miracle served as undeniable proof of Jesus' power over death, turning hearts to faith and expanding the number of believers in Joppa.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And it became known throughout all Joppa: and many believed on the Lord.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And news of it went all through Joppa, and a number of people had faith in the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And it was made known throughout all Joppe. And many believed in the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And it became known throughout the whole of Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.
Context
This verse describes the widespread and immediate impact of Tabitha's resurrection (verse 41) on the city of Joppa. The resulting many who "believed on the Lord" highlights the evangelistic power of miraculous signs. This surge of belief sets a positive tone for Peter's continued stay in Joppa, which is briefly mentioned in the concluding verse of the chapter, indicating a period of further strengthening for the newly converted.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 9:35
And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
- John 11:45
Many therefore of the Jews, who came to Mary and beheld that which he did, believed on him.
- John 12:11
because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
- Acts 19:17
And this became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, that dwelt at Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
- Acts 11:21
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number that believed turned unto the Lord.
- John 11:4
But when Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified thereby.
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