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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Acts 9:22
But, Saul, was the more gaining power; and was confounding the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, shewing, by comparison, that - This, is the Christ.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But Saul grew stronger and kept confounding the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah.
But Saul grew stronger and kept confounding the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah.
King James Version (1611)
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes which dwelt at Damascus, proouing that this is very Christ.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes which dwelt at Damascus, proouing that this is very Christ.
King James Version
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
English Standard Version
But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
New American Standard Bible
But Saul kept increasing in strength and confounding Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
But Saul kept increasing in strength and confounding Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
New Century Version
But Saul grew more powerful. His proofs that Jesus is the Christ were so strong that his own people in Damascus could not argue with him.
But Saul grew more powerful. His proofs that Jesus is the Christ were so strong that his own people in Damascus could not argue with him.
Amplified Bible
But Saul increased in strength more and more, and continued to perplex the Jews who lived in Damascus by examining [theological evidence] and proving [with Scripture] that this Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
But Saul increased in strength more and more, and continued to perplex the Jews who lived in Damascus by examining [theological evidence] and proving [with Scripture] that this Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But Saul kept increasing in strength and confounding the Jews who lived at Damascus by proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
But Saul kept increasing in strength and confounding the Jews who lived at Damascus by proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
Legacy Standard Bible
But Saul kept increasing in strength and confounding the Jews who lived at Damascus by proving that this One is the Christ.
But Saul kept increasing in strength and confounding the Jews who lived at Damascus by proving that this One is the Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.
But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.
Contemporary English Version
Saul preached with such power that he completely confused the Jewish people in Damascus, as he tried to show them that Jesus is the Messiah.
Saul preached with such power that he completely confused the Jewish people in Damascus, as he tried to show them that Jesus is the Messiah.
Complete Jewish Bible
But Sha'ul was being filled with more and more power and was creating an uproar among the Jews living in Dammesek with his proofs that Yeshua is the Messiah.
But Sha'ul was being filled with more and more power and was creating an uproar among the Jews living in Dammesek with his proofs that Yeshua is the Messiah.
Darby Translation
But Saul increased the more in power, and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
But Saul increased the more in power, and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Easy-to-Read Version
But Saul became more and more powerful in proving that Jesus is the Messiah. His proofs were so strong that the Jews who lived in Damascus could not argue with him.
But Saul became more and more powerful in proving that Jesus is the Messiah. His proofs were so strong that the Jews who lived in Damascus could not argue with him.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But Saul encreased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes which dwelt at Damascus, confirming, that this was that Christ.
But Saul encreased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes which dwelt at Damascus, confirming, that this was that Christ.
George Lamsa Translation
But Saul became more powerful and he made the Jews who dwelt in Damascus tremble when he proved that Jesus is the Christ.
But Saul became more powerful and he made the Jews who dwelt in Damascus tremble when he proved that Jesus is the Christ.
Good News Translation
But Saul's preaching became even more powerful, and his proofs that Jesus was the Messiah were so convincing that the Jews who lived in Damascus could not answer him.
But Saul's preaching became even more powerful, and his proofs that Jesus was the Messiah were so convincing that the Jews who lived in Damascus could not answer him.
Lexham English Bible
But Saul was increasing in strength even more, and was confounding the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this one is the Christ.
But Saul was increasing in strength even more, and was confounding the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this one is the Christ.
Literal Translation
But Saul was more filled with power, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus, proving that this One is the Christ.
But Saul was more filled with power, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus, proving that this One is the Christ.
American Standard Version
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Bible in Basic English
But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments by which he made it clear that Jesus was the Christ.
But Saul went on increasing in power, and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments by which he made it clear that Jesus was the Christ.
Hebrew Names Version
But Sha'ul increased more in strength, and confounded the Yehudim who lived at Dammesek, proving that this is the Messiah.
But Sha'ul increased more in strength, and confounded the Yehudim who lived at Dammesek, proving that this is the Messiah.
International Standard Version
But Saul grew more and more powerful and continued to confound the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this man was the Christ.[fn]Acts 18:28;">[xr]
But Saul grew more and more powerful and continued to confound the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that this man was the Christ.[fn]Acts 18:28;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
BUT Shaol was the more strengthened, and moved those Jihudoyee who dwelt at Darmsuk, while he showed that this is the Meshiha.
BUT Shaol was the more strengthened, and moved those Jihudoyee who dwelt at Darmsuk, while he showed that this is the Meshiha.
Murdock Translation
But Saul was the more strengthened; and he confounded those Jews who dwelt at Damascus, while be demonstrated that this is the Messiah.
But Saul was the more strengthened; and he confounded those Jews who dwelt at Damascus, while be demonstrated that this is the Messiah.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But Saule increased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes whiche dwelt at Damasco, affirmyng that this was very Christe.
But Saule increased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes whiche dwelt at Damasco, affirmyng that this was very Christe.
English Revised Version
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
World English Bible
But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
But Saul increased more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Weymouth's New Testament
Saul, however, gained more and more influence, and as for the Jews living in Damascus, he bewildered them with his proofs that Jesus is the Christ.
Saul, however, gained more and more influence, and as for the Jews living in Damascus, he bewildered them with his proofs that Jesus is the Christ.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But Saul myche more wexede strong, and confoundide the Jewis that dwelliden at Damask, and affermyde that this is Crist.
But Saul myche more wexede strong, and confoundide the Jewis that dwelliden at Damask, and affermyde that this is Crist.
Update Bible Version
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Webster's Bible Translation
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
New English Translation
But Saul became more and more capable, and was causing consternation among the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.
But Saul became more and more capable, and was causing consternation among the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.
New King James Version
But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
New Living Translation
Saul's preaching became more and more powerful, and the Jews in Damascus couldn't refute his proofs that Jesus was indeed the Messiah.
Saul's preaching became more and more powerful, and the Jews in Damascus couldn't refute his proofs that Jesus was indeed the Messiah.
New Life Bible
But Saul kept on growing in power. The Jews living in Damascus wondered about Saul's preaching. He was proving that Jesus was the Christ.
But Saul kept on growing in power. The Jews living in Damascus wondered about Saul's preaching. He was proving that Jesus was the Christ.
New Revised Standard
Saul became increasingly more powerful and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Messiah.
Saul became increasingly more powerful and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Messiah.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Saul increased much more in strength and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, affirming that this is the Christ.
But Saul increased much more in strength and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, affirming that this is the Christ.
Revised Standard Version
But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But Saul encreased in stregth and confounded the Iewes which dwelte at Damasco affirminge that this was very Christ.
But Saul encreased in stregth and confounded the Iewes which dwelte at Damasco affirminge that this was very Christ.
Young's Literal Translation
And Saul was still more strengthened, and he was confounding the Jews dwelling in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
And Saul was still more strengthened, and he was confounding the Jews dwelling in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But Saul increased in strength, & cofounded ye Iewes which dwelt at Damascon, and affirmed yt this was very Christ.
But Saul increased in strength, & cofounded ye Iewes which dwelt at Damascon, and affirmed yt this was very Christ.
Mace New Testament (1729)
however Saul still gain'd ground, and confounded the Jews of Damascus, proving that Jesus was the Messias.
however Saul still gain'd ground, and confounded the Jews of Damascus, proving that Jesus was the Messias.
THE MESSAGE
But their suspicions didn't slow Saul down for even a minute. His momentum was up now and he plowed straight into the opposition, disarming the Damascus Jews and trying to show them that this Jesus was the Messiah.
But their suspicions didn't slow Saul down for even a minute. His momentum was up now and he plowed straight into the opposition, disarming the Damascus Jews and trying to show them that this Jesus was the Messiah.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But all this controversy just strengthened Saul's message, and he showed them God was with him by proving to a bunch of Jews living in Damascus that Jesus was the Top Hand everyone had been waiting on.
But all this controversy just strengthened Saul's message, and he showed them God was with him by proving to a bunch of Jews living in Damascus that Jesus was the Top Hand everyone had been waiting on.
Contextual Overview
10 Now there was a certain disciple in Damascus, by name Ananias; and, the Lord, said unto him in a vision - Ananias! And, he, said - Lo! I, am here , Lord! 11 And the Lord said unto him - Rise! go into the street which is called Straight, and seek, in the house of Judas, one Saul, by name, of Tarsus. For lo! he is praying, - 12 And hath seen a man in a vision, Ananias by name, coming in and laying on him his hands, to the intent he should see. 13 And Ananias, answered - Lord! I have heard from many concerning this man, how many evil things unto thy saints he hath done in Jerusalem; 14 And, here, he hath authority from the High-priests to bind all them that call upon thy name. 15 But the Lord said unto him - Be going thy way; for, a choice vessel unto me, is this man, to bear my name before both thenations and kings, and the sons of Israel; 16 For, I, will let him understand how many things he must needs, for my name, suffer. 17 And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and, laying upon him his hands, said - Saul, brother! The Lord, hath sent me, - Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way by which thou wast coming, - that thou mayest recover sight, and be filled with Holy Spirit. 18 And, straightway, there fell from him - from his eyes, - as it were scales; he recovered sight also, and, arising, was immersed: 19 And, receiving food, gained strength. And he came to be with the disciples who were in Damascus certain days;
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
increased: Genesis 49:24, Job 17:9, Psalms 84:7, Isaiah 40:29, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Philippians 4:13
confounded: Acts 6:9, Acts 6:10, Acts 18:27, Acts 18:28, Luke 21:15, 1 Corinthians 1:27
proving: Acts 17:3, Acts 18:5, Acts 28:23, Luke 24:44, Luke 24:45
Reciprocal: Mark 1:22 - they were Luke 9:20 - The 2 Timothy 1:7 - but
Cross-References
Genesis 9:12
And God said, This, is the sign of the covenant which I am granting betwixt me and you, and every living soul that is with you, - to age-abiding generations: -
And God said, This, is the sign of the covenant which I am granting betwixt me and you, and every living soul that is with you, - to age-abiding generations: -
Genesis 9:13
My bow, have I set in the cloud, - and it shall be for a sign of a covenant, betwixt me and the earth;
My bow, have I set in the cloud, - and it shall be for a sign of a covenant, betwixt me and the earth;
Genesis 9:15
then will I remember my covenant which is betwixt me and you, and every living soul among all flesh, - that the waters may no more become a flood, to destroy all flesh:
then will I remember my covenant which is betwixt me and you, and every living soul among all flesh, - that the waters may no more become a flood, to destroy all flesh:
Genesis 9:16
so the bow shall be in the cloud, - and I will behold it, to remember an age-abiding covenant, between God, and every living soul among all flesh that is on the earth.
so the bow shall be in the cloud, - and I will behold it, to remember an age-abiding covenant, between God, and every living soul among all flesh that is on the earth.
Genesis 9:19
These three, were the sons of Noah, - and from these, was all the earth overspread.
These three, were the sons of Noah, - and from these, was all the earth overspread.
Genesis 9:20
And Noah began to he a husbandman, - so he planted a vineyard:
And Noah began to he a husbandman, - so he planted a vineyard:
Genesis 9:21
and dank of the wine and became drunk, and uncovered himself in the midst of his tent.
and dank of the wine and became drunk, and uncovered himself in the midst of his tent.
Genesis 9:25
And he said, Accursed be Canaan, - a servant of servants, shall he be to his brethren!
And he said, Accursed be Canaan, - a servant of servants, shall he be to his brethren!
Genesis 10:6
And, the sons of Ham: Cush and Mizraim and Phut and Canaan.
And, the sons of Ham: Cush and Mizraim and Phut and Canaan.
1 Chronicles 1:8
The sons of Ham, Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
The sons of Ham, Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But Saul increased the more in strength,.... Not of body, but of mind; his gifts and graces, and spiritual light and knowledge increased; his abilities were greater; his fortitude of mind, boldness, and freedom of speech, every day increased: he got more, and new, and fresh arguments, by which he himself was confirmed, and he confirmed others in the truths of Christ. Some copies read, "he was more strengthened in the word"; either in the word of God, having a clearer understanding, and being more confirmed in the truth of it; or in speech, being more ready and powerful in speaking it.
And confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus; confuted them, and put them to silence, so that they had nothing to say for themselves, or against the truth:
proving that this is very Christ; by joining and knitting passages of Scripture in the Old Testament together, by producing and citing express testimonies from thence, and by comparing the prophecies and the characters of the Messiah in them, with Jesus of Nazareth, he proved to a demonstration that he must be the Messiah.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Increased the more in strength - His conviction of the truth of the Christian religion became stronger every day, and hence his moral strength or boldness increased.
And confounded - See Acts 2:6. The word here means âconfuted.â It means also occasionally âto produce a tumult or excitement,â Acts 19:32; Acts 21:31. Perhaps the idea of producing such a tumor is intended to be conveyed here. Paul confuted the Jews, and by so doing he was the occasion of their tumultuous proceedings, or he so enraged them as to lead to great agitation and excitement - a very common effect of close and conclusive argumentation.
Proving that this - This Jesus.
Is very Christ - Greek: that this is the Christ. The word âveryâ means here simply in the Greek: Î¿Ì Î§ÏιÏÏοÌÏ ho Christos. It means that Paul showed by strong and satisfactory arguments that Jesus of Nazareth was the true Messiah. The arguments which he would use may be easily conceived, but the evangelist has not seen fit to record them.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 9:22. Confounded the Jews — ÏÏ Î½ÎµÏÏ Î½Îµ, Overwhelmed them so with his arguments that they were obliged to blush for the weakness of their own cause.
Proving that this — Î¿Ï ÏοÏ, This person, viz. JESUS, is very Christ; εÏÏιν ο ÏÏιÏÏοÏ, IS THE CHRIST, or Messiah. Acts 9:21.
