Acts 9:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,

Bible in Basic English

And he was with them, going in and out at Jerusalem,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, and dealing confidently in the name of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

Saul stayed with the apostles and accompanied them all over Jerusalem,

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee was conuersant with them at Hierusalem,

King James (Authorized) Version

And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

Plain English Version

Those church leaders in Jerusalem believed Barnabas, so Saul stayed there with them, and he went around Jerusalem with them. He talked to everyone about Jesus and wasn’t frightened of anyone.

Translation for Translators

So Saul began to associate with the apostles and other believers throughout Jerusalem, and he spoke boldly to people about [MTY] the Lord Jesus.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He met with them as they were coming in and going out of Jerusalem. He spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus

Noah Webster Bible

And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

World English Bible

He was with them entering into Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation

And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem,

Context

Saul in Jerusalem

²⁷Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who spoke to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.²⁸So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. ²⁹He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.

Summary

In Acts 9:28, we see that Saul, who later became known as the apostle Paul, boldly proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ in Damascus. Despite facing opposition and threats on his life, he fearlessly shared the Gospel, demonstrating his unwavering faith and commitment to spreading the Good News. This verse highlights the transformation that took place in Saul's life after encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus, leading him to become a fervent evangelist and defender of the Christian faith. It serves as a powerful example of how God can radically change a person's heart and use them for His glory, no matter their past.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He was with them coming in and going out - Freely conversing and associating with them; but this seems to have continued only fifteen days. See Gal 1:18.

Acts 9:28

Saul in Jerusalem

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Berean Standard Bible

So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,

Bible in Basic English

And he was with them, going in and out at Jerusalem,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he was with them coming in and going out in Jerusalem, and dealing confidently in the name of the Lord.

Free Bible Version

Saul stayed with the apostles and accompanied them all over Jerusalem,

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee was conuersant with them at Hierusalem,

King James (Authorized) Version

And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

Plain English Version

Those church leaders in Jerusalem believed Barnabas, so Saul stayed there with them, and he went around Jerusalem with them. He talked to everyone about Jesus and wasn’t frightened of anyone.

Translation for Translators

So Saul began to associate with the apostles and other believers throughout Jerusalem, and he spoke boldly to people about [MTY] the Lord Jesus.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He met with them as they were coming in and going out of Jerusalem. He spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus

Noah Webster Bible

And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

World English Bible

He was with them entering into Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation

And he was with them, coming in and going out in Jerusalem,