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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Simplified Cowboy Version
Acts 26:12
"I was headed to Damascus on one of these missions. I was armed with the authority and commission of the church.
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Christian Standard Bible®
“I was traveling to Damascus under these circumstances with authority and a commission from the chief priests.
“I was traveling to Damascus under these circumstances with authority and a commission from the chief priests.
King James Version (1611)
Whereupon, as I went to Damascus, with authoritie and commission from the chiefe Priests:
Whereupon, as I went to Damascus, with authoritie and commission from the chiefe Priests:
King James Version
Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
English Standard Version
"In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
"In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
New American Standard Bible
"While so engaged, as I was journeying to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
"While so engaged, as I was journeying to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
New Century Version
"One time the leading priests gave me permission and the power to go to Damascus.
"One time the leading priests gave me permission and the power to go to Damascus.
Amplified Bible
"While so engaged, as I was traveling to Damascus with the authority and commission and full power of the chief priests,
"While so engaged, as I was traveling to Damascus with the authority and commission and full power of the chief priests,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"While so engaged as I was journeying to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
"While so engaged as I was journeying to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
Legacy Standard Bible
"While so engaged as I was journeying to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
"While so engaged as I was journeying to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
Berean Standard Bible
In this pursuit, I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
In this pursuit, I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
Contemporary English Version
King Agrippa, one day I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and permission of the chief priests.
King Agrippa, one day I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and permission of the chief priests.
Complete Jewish Bible
"On one such occasion, I was traveling to Dammesek with the full authority and power of the head cohanim.
"On one such occasion, I was traveling to Dammesek with the full authority and power of the head cohanim.
Darby Translation
And when, [engaged] in this, I was journeying to Damascus, with authority and power from the chief priests,
And when, [engaged] in this, I was journeying to Damascus, with authority and power from the chief priests,
Easy-to-Read Version
"One time the leading priests gave me permission and the authority to go to the city of Damascus.
"One time the leading priests gave me permission and the authority to go to the city of Damascus.
Geneva Bible (1587)
At which time, euen as I went to Damascus with authoritie, and commission from the hie Priests,
At which time, euen as I went to Damascus with authoritie, and commission from the hie Priests,
George Lamsa Translation
I was on the way to Damascus for this purpose, with authority and commission from the chief priests, when,
I was on the way to Damascus for this purpose, with authority and commission from the chief priests, when,
Good News Translation
"It was for this purpose that I went to Damascus with authority and orders from the chief priests.
"It was for this purpose that I went to Damascus with authority and orders from the chief priests.
Lexham English Bible
In this activity I was traveling to Damascus with the authority and full power of the chief priests.
In this activity I was traveling to Damascus with the authority and full power of the chief priests.
Literal Translation
In which also traveling to Damascus with authority and decision power from the chief priests,
In which also traveling to Damascus with authority and decision power from the chief priests,
American Standard Version
Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
Bible in Basic English
Then, when I was journeying to Damascus with the authority and orders of the chief priests,
Then, when I was journeying to Damascus with the authority and orders of the chief priests,
Hebrew Names Version
"Whereupon as I journeyed to Dammesek with the authority and commission from the chief Kohanim,
"Whereupon as I journeyed to Dammesek with the authority and commission from the chief Kohanim,
International Standard Version
"That is how I happened to be traveling to Damascus with authority based on a commission from the high priests.Acts 9:3; 22:6;">[xr]
"That is how I happened to be traveling to Damascus with authority based on a commission from the high priests.Acts 9:3; 22:6;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And while going on this account to Darmsuk, with authority and permission from the great priests,
And while going on this account to Darmsuk, with authority and permission from the great priests,
Murdock Translation
And, as I was going for this purpose to Damascus, with the authority and license of the chief priests,
And, as I was going for this purpose to Damascus, with the authority and license of the chief priests,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
About which thynges, as I went to Damascus, with auctoritie and commission of the hye priestes:
About which thynges, as I went to Damascus, with auctoritie and commission of the hye priestes:
English Revised Version
Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
World English Bible
"Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission from the chief priests,
"Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission from the chief priests,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Whereupon as I was going to Damascus,
Whereupon as I was going to Damascus,
Weymouth's New Testament
"While thus engaged, I was travelling one day to Damascus armed with authority and a commission from the High Priests,
"While thus engaged, I was travelling one day to Damascus armed with authority and a commission from the High Priests,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
In whiche, the while Y wente to Damask, with power and suffring of princis of preestis,
In whiche, the while Y wente to Damask, with power and suffring of princis of preestis,
Update Bible Version
Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
Whereupon as I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
Webster's Bible Translation
Upon which as I went to Damascus, with authority and commission from the chief priests,
Upon which as I went to Damascus, with authority and commission from the chief priests,
New English Translation
"While doing this very thing, as I was going to Damascus with authority and complete power from the chief priests,
"While doing this very thing, as I was going to Damascus with authority and complete power from the chief priests,
New King James Version
Acts 9:1-19; 22:6-16">[xr] "While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
Acts 9:1-19; 22:6-16">[xr] "While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
New Living Translation
"One day I was on such a mission to Damascus, armed with the authority and commission of the leading priests.
"One day I was on such a mission to Damascus, armed with the authority and commission of the leading priests.
New Life Bible
"When I was going to Damascus to do this, I had the right and the power from the head religious leaders to make it hard for the followers.
"When I was going to Damascus to do this, I had the right and the power from the head religious leaders to make it hard for the followers.
New Revised Standard
"With this in mind, I was traveling to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
"With this in mind, I was traveling to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Among which things, being on a journey unto Damascus, with the authority and commission of the High-priests,
Among which things, being on a journey unto Damascus, with the authority and commission of the High-priests,
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereupon, when I was going to Damascus with authority and permission of the chief priest,
Whereupon, when I was going to Damascus with authority and permission of the chief priest,
Revised Standard Version
"Thus I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
"Thus I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
About the which thinges as I went to Damasco with auctorite and licence of the hye Prestes
About the which thinges as I went to Damasco with auctorite and licence of the hye Prestes
Young's Literal Translation
`In which things, also, going on to Damascus -- with authority and commission from the chief priests --
`In which things, also, going on to Damascus -- with authority and commission from the chief priests --
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Aboute which thinges as I wente towarde Damascon with auctorite and lycence of the hye prestes,
Aboute which thinges as I wente towarde Damascon with auctorite and lycence of the hye prestes,
Mace New Testament (1729)
with such views, authorized by commission from the high priests, I was on the road to Damascus:
with such views, authorized by commission from the high priests, I was on the road to Damascus:
THE MESSAGE
"One day on my way to Damascus, armed as always with papers from the high priests authorizing my action, right in the middle of the day a blaze of light, light outshining the sun, poured out of the sky on me and my companions. Oh, King, it was so bright! We fell flat on our faces. Then I heard a voice in Hebrew: ‘Saul, Saul, why are you out to get me? Why do you insist on going against the grain?'
"One day on my way to Damascus, armed as always with papers from the high priests authorizing my action, right in the middle of the day a blaze of light, light outshining the sun, poured out of the sky on me and my companions. Oh, King, it was so bright! We fell flat on our faces. Then I heard a voice in Hebrew: ‘Saul, Saul, why are you out to get me? Why do you insist on going against the grain?'
Contextual Overview
12"I was headed to Damascus on one of these missions. I was armed with the authority and commission of the church.
13It was about noon and we were riding down the road. All of a sudden, there was a light around me brighter than the sun.
14My companions and I all fell to the ground. I raised my head and heard a voice speak to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why are you hell-bent on destroying me?'
15"'Who are you?' I asked."And the voice replied, 'It's me. Jesus. The one you are out to get.
16Get up! I'm making you switch sides. You're gonna ride for me now. You will tell people about me and tell them the truths I will reveal to you in the future.
17I'm going to keep you safe from your own people and the mavericks. Yep, I'm sending you to save the mavericks, too.
18You will help them see with open eyes so they will no longer walk in darkness, but the light. You will help them turn from Satan and ride for God. Then they will be forgiven for their sorry ways and have a spot on God's outfit. And the only way you get there is through me.'
19"King Agrippa, I have obeyed everything I was told to do when heaven opened up and talked to me.
20I preached first to those in the Damascus area. Then I preached in Jerusalem and all of Judea. Then I went to the mavericks, or Gentiles, so all would turn from their sorry ways and ride for God. And the proof of this change was the good things they did.
21All these problems we are gathered here for is a result of me telling this story to everyone. Some Jews arrested me in the main church for telling my tale. And they did all they could to kill me,
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
as: Acts 9:1, Acts 9:2, Acts 22:5
with: Acts 26:10, 1 Kings 21:8-10, Psalms 94:20, Psalms 94:21, Isaiah 10:1, Jeremiah 26:8, Jeremiah 29:26, Jeremiah 29:27, John 7:45-48, John 11:57
Reciprocal: Acts 9:3 - as Acts 22:6 - that
Cross-References
Matthew 13:8
But some of that alfalfa seed fell on good, fertile soil. This seed produced about ten tons per acre.
But some of that alfalfa seed fell on good, fertile soil. This seed produced about ten tons per acre.
Matthew 13:23
The good soil is like those cowboys who really accept my words. These cowboys will produce tons of harvest for my sake."
The good soil is like those cowboys who really accept my words. These cowboys will produce tons of harvest for my sake."
Mark 4:8
And finally, some seeds found good soil and produced a lot of grain. Some of it yielded thirty times as much, some sixty, and still some a hundred times.
And finally, some seeds found good soil and produced a lot of grain. Some of it yielded thirty times as much, some sixty, and still some a hundred times.
1 Corinthians 3:6
I did the groundwork with you. Apollos started you under saddle, but it was God who was doing the growin' inside ya.
I did the groundwork with you. Apollos started you under saddle, but it was God who was doing the growin' inside ya.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Whereupon as I went to Damascus,.... Being intent, upon the above said things, to punish the saints, compel them to blaspheme, imprison them, and even put them to death on account of these things; upon this errand and business he went to Damascus, the chief city of Syria, where he knew there were many that believed in Christ, who had removed from Jerusalem thither, on account of the persecution, or were settled there before:
with authority and commission from the chief priests; the Jewish sanhedrim, to bring those of them at Damascus bound to Jerusalem, in order to be punished, as in Acts 9:2 and which the Ethiopic version adds here.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this passage explained in the notes on Acts 9:5, etc.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 26:12. Whereupon as I went to Damascus — See the whole account of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus explained at large, in Clarke's notes on "Acts 9:2", &c.
