Acts 26:9–10
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
I verily thought with my selfe, that I ought to doe many things contrary to the name of Iesus of Nazareth:
Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
*Which thing I also did in Hierusalem, and many of the Saints did I shut vp in prison, hauing receiued authoritie from the chiefe Priests, and when they were put to death, I gaue my voyce against them.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 8.3.
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From verse 9
- 1 Timothy 1:13Rank 1 from verse 9
- Galatians 1:13–14Rank 3 from verse 9
13For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:
14And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
13For yee haue heard of my couuersation in time past, in the Iewes Religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the Church of God, and wasted it:
14And profited in the Iewes Religion, aboue many my †equals in mine owne nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
- Philippians 3:6Rank 4 from verse 9
- Acts 21:13Rank 5 from verse 9
13Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
13Then Paul answered, What meane ye to weepe and to breake mine heart? for I am ready, not to bee bound onely, but also to die at Hierusalem for the Name of the Lord Iesus.
5For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
5For we haue found this man a pestilent fellow, and a moouer of sedition among all the Iewes throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
- John 15:21Rank 9 from verse 9
- John 16:2–3Rank 10 from verse 9
2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
3And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
2They shall put you out of the Synagogues: yea, the time commeth, that whosoeuer killeth you, will thinke that hee doeth God seruice.
3And these things will they doe vnto you, because they haue not knowen the Father, nor me.
- Romans 10:2Rank 11 from verse 9
From verse 10
- Acts 9:13–14Rank 2 from verse 10
13Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
14And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
13Then Ananias answered, Lord, I haue heard by many of this man, how much euill hee hath done to thy Saints at Hierusalem:
14And here he hath authoritic from the chiefe Priests, to binde all that call on thy Name.
21But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
21But all that heard him, were amazed, and said, Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this Name in Hierusalem, and came hither for that intent that he might bring them bound vnto the chiefe Priests?
- Acts 22:4–5Rank 4 from verse 10
4And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.
5As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.
4*And I persecuted this way vnto the death, binding and deliuering into prisons both men and women,
5As also the high Priest doth beare me witnesse, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I receiued letters vnto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there, bound vnto Hierusalem, for to be punished.
- 1 Corinthians 15:9Rank 5 from verse 10
- Acts 22:19–20Rank 6 from verse 10
19And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
20And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
19And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned, and beat in euery synagogue them that beleeued on thee.
20*And when y e blood of thy martyr Steuen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting vnto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
1AND Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.
1¶ And Saul was consenting vnto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the Church which was at Hierusalem, and they were all scattered abroad through out the regions of Iudea, and Samaria, except the Apostles.
- Acts 9:1–2Rank 9 from verse 10
1AND Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
2And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
1¶ And Saul yet breathing out threatnings & slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went vnto the high Priest,
2And desired of him letters to Damascus, to the Synagogues, that if hee found any of this way, whether they were men or women, hee might bring them bound vnto Hierusalem.
26And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
26And when Saul was come to Hierusalem, he assayed to ioyne himselfe to the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, and beleeued not that he was a disciple.
- Ephesians 1:1Rank 13 from verse 10
- Galatians 1:13Rank 14 from verse 10
- Psalms 16:3Rank 15 from verse 10
- Revelation 17:6Rank 16 from verse 10
6And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
6And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the Saints, and with the blood of the Martyrs of Iesus: and when I saw her, I wondred with great admiration.
- Romans 15:25–26Rank 17 from verse 10
25But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
25But now I goe vnto Hierusalem, to minister vnto the Saints.
26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, to make a certaine contribution for the poore Saints which are at Hierusalem.
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Acts 26:9
Truly, certainly, assuredly, actually, or in truth.
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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of think: considered, supposed, intended, purposed, judged, reckoned, or called to mind. Sense 2: A thought, intention, purpose, judgment, or matter of the mind or heart. Sense 3: In the phrase ‘take thought,’ anxious care or concern.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Should or is bound to; expresses duty, fitness, or necessity.
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Sense 1: Opposed, adverse, conflicting, or moving against another. Sense 2: Reversed or turned to the opposite result.
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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Acts 26:10
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Holy ones; those set apart to God.
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To close, fasten, block, confine, stop, exclude, or make inaccessible.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A place of confinement. Sense 2: As a verb, to confine.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of receive (to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain).
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1. The right or power to command, rule, judge, speak, or act. 2. A position or exercise of such rule or power.
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1. First, principal, highest, leading, greatest, most excellent, most important, or most responsible in rank, order, degree, value, or guilt. 2. A leader, head, principal ruler, officer, or principal member of a group.
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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.
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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.
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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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8Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
8Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
9I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
9I verily thought with my selfe, that I ought to doe many things contrary to the name of Iesus of Nazareth:
Selected passage10Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
10*Which thing I also did in Hierusalem, and many of the Saints did I shut vp in prison, hauing receiued authoritie from the chiefe Priests, and when they were put to death, I gaue my voyce against them.
Selected passage11And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
11And I punished them oft in euery Synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme, and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them euen vnto strange cities.