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Acts 9:23
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After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,
And after that many dayes were fulfilled, the Iewes tooke counsel to kill him.
And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:
When many days had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him,
When many days had elapsed, the Jews plotted together to do away with him,
After many days, they made plans to kill Saul.
After considerable time had passed [about three years or so], the Jews plotted together to kill him,
When many days had elapsed, the Jews plotted together to do away with him,
And when many days had elapsed, the Jews plotted together to put him to death,
After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,
Later some of them made plans to kill Saul,
Quite some time later, the non-believing Jews gathered together and made plans to kill him;
Now when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together to kill him.
After many days, some Jews made plans to kill Saul.
And after that many dayes were fulfilled, the Iewes tooke counsell together, to kill him,
After he had been there many days, the Jews plotted against him to kill him.
After many days had gone by, the Jews met together and made plans to kill Saul,
And when many days had elapsed, the Jews plotted to do away with him.
And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews plotted together to do away with him.
And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:
Then, after some days, the Jews made an agreement together to put him to death:
When many days were fulfilled, the Yehudim conspired together to kill him,
And when days were many to him there, the Jihudoyee wrought treachery against him to kill him.
And when he had been there many days, the Jews formed a conspiracy against him, to kill him.
And after that many dayes were fulfilled, the Iewes toke counsell together to kyll hym.
And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:
When many days were fulfilled, the Jews conspired together to kill him,
And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews consulted together to kill him.
At length the Jews plotted to kill Saul;
And whanne manye daies weren fillid, Jewis maden a counsel, that thei schulden sle hym.
And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him:
And after many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him.
Now after some days had passed, the Jews plotted together to kill him,
Now after many days were past, the Jews plotted to kill him.
After a while some of the Jews plotted together to kill him.
After some days the Jews talked together and made plans how they might kill Saul.
After some time had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him,
Now, when a considerable number of days were being fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him;
And when many days were passed, the Jews consulted together to kill him.
When many days had passed, the Jews plotted to kill him,
And after a good whyle ye Iewes toke counsell to gether to kyll him.
And when many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel together to kill him,
And after many dayes the Iewes helde a councell together to kyll him.
A good while after, the Jews conspir'd to kill him:
After this had gone on quite a long time, some Jews conspired to kill him, but Saul got wind of it. They were watching the city gates around the clock so they could kill him. Then one night the disciples engineered his escape by lowering him over the wall in a basket.
This sure enough stirred up the hornet's nest and the Jews began to plan Saul's assassination.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Cir, am 4040, ad 36
the Jews: Acts 9:16, Acts 13:50, Acts 14:2, Acts 14:19, Acts 22:21-23, Joshua 10:1-6, Matthew 10:16-23, 2 Corinthians 11:26, 1 Thessalonians 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:16
Reciprocal: Joshua 10:4 - we may Isaiah 59:15 - he that John 11:53 - they Acts 5:33 - took Acts 9:29 - but Acts 20:3 - the Jews Acts 20:19 - by the Acts 23:21 - for Acts 26:17 - Delivering 2 Timothy 3:11 - but
Cross-References
Pay everyone whatever you owe them - taxes to whom taxes are due, tolls to whom tolls are due, fearrespect">[fn] to whom fearrespect">[fn] is due, honor to whom honor is due.Matthew 22:21; Mark 12:17; Luke 20:35;">[xr]
Brothers, if a person is caught doing something wrong, those of you who are spiritual should restore that person in a spirit of gentleness. Watch out for yourself so that you are not tempted as well.Romans 14:1; 15:1; 1 Corinthians 2:15; 3:1; 4:21; 7:5; 10:12; 2 Thessalonians 3:15; 2 Timothy 2:25; Hebrews 12:13; James 5:19;">[xr]
Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treattreat">[fn] younger men like brothers,Leviticus 19:32;">[xr]
Elders who handle their dutieswho rule">[fn] well should be considered worthy of double compensation,honor">[fn] especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.Acts 28:10; Romans 12:8; 1 Corinthians 9:10,14; Galatians 6:6; Philippians 2:29; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; Hebrews 13:7,17;">[xr]
Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.Deuteronomy 19:15;">[xr]
Show honor to everyone. Keep on loving the brothers, fearing God, and honoring the king.Proverbs 24:21; Matthew 22:21; Romans 12:10; 13:7; Philippians 2:3; Hebrews 13:1; 1 Peter 1:22;">[xr]
Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.Proverbs 10:12; 1 Corinthians 13:7; Colossians 3:14; Hebrews 13:1; James 5:20;">[xr]
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And after that many days were fulfilled,.... This phrase is used by the Septuagint on Exodus 2:11 for a considerable length of time, for many years. The Jewish writers observe t, that the phrase, "many days", signify at least three days; for by "days", in the plural number, two must be designed, and many signifies a third, or that one at least is added to them; but here it signifies three years, as it also does, 1 Kings 18:1 where it is said, "and it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year"; and such a space of time is designed by the many days here; for when the apostle had stayed a little while at Damascus, and preached Christ in the synagogues, he went into Arabia, where he continued about three years, and then returned to Damascus, where what is related happened to him; Galatians 1:17.
the Jews took counsel to kill him; being filled with indignation at him, that he had changed his religion, and from a persecutor was become a preacher of the Gospel; this they had meditated some time, and now upon his return to Damascus attempted to put their counsel into execution.
t Maimon. & Bartenora in Misn. Zavim, c. 1. sect. 1.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And after that many days ... - How long a time elapsed before this is not recorded in this place, but it is evident that the writer means to signify that a considerable time intervened. There is, therefore, an interval here which Luke has not filled up; and if this were the only narrative which we had, we should be at a loss how to understand this. From all that we know now of the usual conduct of the Jews toward the apostles, and especially toward Paul, it would seem highly improbable that this interval would be passed peaceably or quietly. Nay, it would be highly improbable that he would be allowed to remain in Damascus many days without violent persecution. Now it so happens that by turning to another part of the New Testament, we are enabled to ascertain the manner in which this interval was filled up. Turn then to Galatians 1:17, and we learn from Paul himself that he went into Arabia, and spent some time there, and then returned again to Damascus. The precise time which would be occupied in such a journey is not specified, but it would not be performed under a period of some months.
In Galatians 1:18, we are informed that he did not go to Jerusalem until three years after his conversion; and as there is reason to believe that he went up to Jerusalem directly after escaping from Damascus the second time Acts 9:25-26, it seems probable that the three years were spent chiefly in Arabia. We have thus an account of the “many days” here referred to by Luke. And in this instance we have a striking example of the truth and honesty of the sacred writers. By comparing these two accounts together, we arrive at the whole state of the case. Neither seems to be complete without the other. Luke has left a chasm which he has nowhere else supplied. But that chasm we are enabled to fill up from the apostle himself, in a letter written long after, and without any design to amend or complete the history of Luke - for the introduction of this history into the Epistle to the Galatians was for a very different purpose - to show that he received his commission directly from the Lord Jesus, and in a manner independent of the other apostles.
The two accounts, therefore, are like the two parts of a tally; neither is complete without the other; and yet, being brought together, they so exactly fit as to show that the one is precisely adjusted to the other. And as the two parts were made by different individuals, and without design of adapting them to each other, they show that the writers had formed no collusion or agreement to impose on the world; that they are separate and independent witnesses; that they are honest men; that their narratives are true records of what actually occurred; and the two narratives constitute, therefore, a strong and very valuable proof of the correctness of the sacred narrative. If asked why Luke has not reherded a full account of this in the Acts , it may be replied that there are many circumstances and facts omitted in all histories from the necessity of the case. Compare John 21:25. It is remarkable here, not that he has not recorded this, but that he has left a chasm in his own history which can he so readily filled up.
Were fulfilled - Had elapsed.
Took counsel ... - Laid a scheme, or designed to kilt him. Compare Acts 23:12; Acts 25:3. His zeal and success would enrage them, and they knew of no other way in which they could free themselves from the effects of his arguments and influence.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 9:23. And after that many days were fulfilled — What follows relates to transactions which took place about three years after his conversion, when he had come a second time to Damascus, after having been in Arabia. See Galatians 1:17-18. What he did in Arabia we know not; he probably preached Christ in different Jewish synagogues; but with what fruit we are not told. St. Luke, who could not have been ignorant of this part of his history, passes it over in silence; and any assertion, at this distance of time, relative to his employment in Arabia for those three years, must be both foolish and impertinent.
