Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He talked and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they tried to kill him. New Living Translation He debated with some Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to murder him. English Standard Version And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him. Berean Standard Bible He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. Berean Literal Bible And he was speaking and was debating with the Hellenists. But they were seeking to kill him. King James Bible And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. New King James Version And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Hellenists, but they attempted to kill him. New American Standard Bible And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were attempting to put him to death. NASB 1995 And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were attempting to put him to death. NASB 1977 And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were attempting to put him to death. Legacy Standard Bible And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews, but they were attempting to put him to death. Amplified Bible He was talking and arguing with the Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews); but they were attempting to kill him. Christian Standard Bible He conversed and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they tried to kill him. Holman Christian Standard Bible He conversed and debated with the Hellenistic Jews, but they attempted to kill him. American Standard Version preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him. Contemporary English Version He was always arguing with the Jews who spoke Greek, and so they tried to kill him. English Revised Version preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they went about to kill him. GOD'S WORD® Translation He talked and argued with Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to murder him. Good News Translation He also talked and disputed with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to kill him. International Standard Version He kept talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews, but they were bent on murdering him. Majority Standard Bible He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. NET Bible He was speaking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews, but they were trying to kill him. New Heart English Bible He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him. Webster's Bible Translation And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. Weymouth New Testament and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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, Berean Literal Bible And he was speaking and was debating with 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, Smith's Literal Translation And he spake and sought out with the Greeks; but they purposed to kill him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe spoke also to the Gentiles, and disputed with the Greeks; but they sought to kill him. Catholic Public Domain Version He also was speaking with the Gentiles and disputing with the Greeks. But they were seeking to kill him. New American Bible He also spoke and debated with the Hellenists, but they tried to kill him. New Revised Standard Version He spoke and argued with the Hellenists; but they were attempting to kill him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he spoke openly in the name of Jesus, and debated with the Jews who understood Greek: but they wanted to kill him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he was speaking in the name of Yeshua openly and disputing with the Jews who knew Greek, but they were seeking to kill him. NT Translations Anderson New Testamenthe conversed and reasoned with the Hellenists; but they under took to kill him. Godbey New Testament and he was speaking and arguing against the Hellenists, and they undertook to kill him. Haweis New Testament and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he talked and disputed with the Grecian proselytes: but they made an attempt to murder him. Mace New Testament and he openly preach'd in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Hellenists, who therefore plotted against his life: Weymouth New Testament and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them. Worrell New Testament preaching boldly in the name of the Lord; and he was speaking and disputing with the Helenists; but they were attempting to kill him; Worsley New Testament and he talked and disputed with the Hellenists, who attempted to kill him: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul in Jerusalem…28So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. 29 He 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.… Cross References Acts 22:18-21 and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. / And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’ ... Acts 6:9-10 But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Stephen, / but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. Acts 13:45-46 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying. / Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. Acts 17:17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. Acts 18:4-6 Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. / And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. / But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” Acts 26:20-21 First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. / For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. Galatians 1:13-14 For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how severely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. / I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. Galatians 1:23 They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” Galatians 2:4-5 This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us. / We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you. 2 Corinthians 11:26 In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, Philippians 1:14-17 And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear. / It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. / The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. ... 1 Thessalonians 2:2 As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God. John 7:1 After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him. John 8:37-40 I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you. / I speak of what I have seen in the presence of the Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.” / “Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham. ... John 15:18-20 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. Treasury of Scripture And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. he spake. Acts 9:20-22,27 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God… disputed. Acts 6:9,10 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen… Acts 17:17 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. Acts 18:19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. Grecians. Acts 6:1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Acts 11:20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. but. Acts 9:23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 2 Corinthians 11:26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; Jump to Previous Arguing Attempting Boldly Debated Discussions Disputed Disputing Fear Fearlessly Grecian Grecians Greek Hand Hellenistic Hellenists Jesus Jews Kill Often Preaching Seeking Slay Sought Speaking Talked Talking WorkingJump to Next Arguing Attempting Boldly Debated Discussions Disputed Disputing Fear Fearlessly Grecian Grecians Greek Hand Hellenistic Hellenists Jesus Jews Kill Often Preaching Seeking Slay Sought Speaking Talked Talking WorkingActs 9 1. Saul, going toward Damascus, is stricken down to the earth, 8. and led blind to Damascus; 10. is called to the apostleship; 18. and is baptized by Ananias. 20. He preaches Christ boldly. 23. The Jews lay wait to kill him; 29. so do the Grecians, but he escapes both. 31. The church having rest, Peter heals Aeneas; 36. and restores Tabitha to life. He talked and debated In Acts 9:29, the phrase "He talked and debated" refers to Saul, who later becomes the Apostle Paul. The Greek word for "talked" is "λαλέω" (laleó), which means to speak or to utter words. This indicates that Saul was actively engaging in conversation, not merely preaching but also discussing and reasoning with others. The word "debated" comes from the Greek "συζητέω" (suzetéō), meaning to discuss or dispute. This suggests a vigorous exchange of ideas, highlighting Saul's boldness and intellectual engagement with his audience. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of debate and discussion as a means of exploring and understanding the Scriptures. with the Hellenistic Jews but they tried to kill him Parallel Commentaries ... Greek He talkedἐλάλει (elalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. debated συνεζήτει (synezētei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4802: To seek together, discuss, dispute. From sun and zeteo; to investigate jointly, i.e. Discuss, controvert, cavil. with πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Grecian Jews, Ἑλληνιστάς (Hellēnistas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1675: From a derivative of Hellen; a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. they tried ἐπεχείρουν (epecheiroun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2021: To take in hand, attempt. From epi and cheir; to put the hand upon, i.e. Undertake. to kill ἀνελεῖν (anelein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 337: From ana and haireomai; to take up, i.e. Adopt; by implication, to take away, i.e. Abolish, murder. him. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. 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