Acts 9:29

Verse

He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him.

American Standard Version (1901)

preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.

Bible in Basic English

Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for his death.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He spoke also to the Gentiles, and disputed with the Greeks; but they sought to kill him.

Free Bible Version

speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. He talked and debated with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to kill him.

Geneva Bible 1599

And spake boldly in the Name of the Lord Iesus, and spake and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

Plain English Version

There were some Jewish people in Jerusalem that talked the Greek language. Saul told them to believe in Jesus, but they argued with him. Then they got angry and tried to kill him.

Translation for Translators

Saul was also speaking about Jesus with Jews who spoke Greek, and he was debating with them. But they were continually trying to think ◄of a way to kill him/of how they could kill him►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and debated with the Grecian Jews; but they kept trying to kill him.

Noah Webster Bible

And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.

World English Bible

preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him.

Young's Literal Translation

and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he was both speaking and disputing with the Hellenists, and they were taking in hand to kill him,

Context

Saul in Jerusalem

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.³⁰When the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

Summary

In Acts 9:29, we see Saul boldly proclaiming Jesus in Damascus, despite facing opposition from the Jews who sought to kill him. This verse highlights Saul's transformation from a persecutor of Christians to a preacher of the Gospel, demonstrating the power of God to change hearts and lives. It also underscores the theme of persecution faced by early believers for their faith, yet they remained steadfast in sharing the message of salvation. Saul's courage and conviction in the face of danger serve as an inspiration for all believers to boldly proclaim the name of Jesus, regardless of the challenges they may encounter.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Disputed against the Grecians - That is, the Hellenistic Jews, viz. those who lived in Grecian cities, spoke the Greek language, and used the Septuagint version for their scriptures. And thus the Syriac version has interpreted this place. See the note on Act 6:1, where this subject is largely explained.