Acts 18:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the Lord said unto Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak and hold not thy peace:

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord said to Paul in the night, in a vision, Have no fear and go on preaching:

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord said to Paul in the nights, by a vision: Do not fear, but speak; and hold not thy peace,

Free Bible Version

The Lord told Paul in a vision at night: “Don't be afraid. Speak up, don't keep quiet—

Geneva Bible 1599

Then saide the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Feare not, but speake, and holde not thy peace.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

Plain English Version

One night, Paul had something like a dream, and our leader Jesus said to him, “Don’t be frightened, but keep on telling the people in this city about me. Don’t stop talking about me.

Translation for Translators

One night Paul had a vision in which the Lord Jesus said to him, “Do not be afraid of those who oppose you. Instead, you should continue speaking to people about me. Do not stop,

Unlocked Literal Bible

The Lord said to Paul in the night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent.

Noah Webster Bible

Then the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

World English Bible

The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, “Don’t be afraid, but speak and don’t be silent;

Young's Literal Translation

And the Lord said through a vision in the night to Paul, 'Be not afraid, but be speaking and thou mayest be not silent;

Context

Paul Ministers in Corinth

⁸Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized.⁹One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.¹⁰For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”

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Summary

In Acts 18:9, the Lord encourages Paul in a vision, assuring him not to be afraid but to keep speaking boldly and not be silent. This verse highlights God's presence and protection over His servants, even in the face of opposition and challenges. It serves as a reminder that God equips and empowers His messengers to proclaim the Gospel fearlessly, trusting in His guidance and provision. The Lord's words to Paul in this verse demonstrate His faithfulness and the importance of perseverance in sharing the message of salvation.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision - It is likely that Paul was at this time much discouraged by the violent opposition of the Jews, and probably was in danger of his life; see Act 18:10; and might have been entertaining serious thoughts of ceasing to preach, or leaving Corinth. To prevent this, and comfort him, God was pleased to give him this vision. Be not afraid - That this comfort and assurance were necessary himself shows us in his first epistle to these Corinthians, Act 2:3 : I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.