Acts 9:22

God's Word

Saul grew more powerful, and he confused the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Messiah.

Cross References

Acts 18:5

But when Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul devoted all his time to teaching God’s word. He assured the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah.

Luke 21:15

I will give you words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to oppose or prove wrong.

Isaiah 40:29

He gives strength to those who grow tired and increases the strength of those who are weak.

1 Corinthians 1:27

But God chose what the world considers nonsense to put wise people to shame. God chose what the world considers weak to put what is strong to shame.

Acts 28:23

On a designated day a larger number of influential Jews ⌞than expected⌟ went to the place where Paul was staying. From morning until evening, Paul was explaining God’s kingdom to them. He was trying to convince them about Jesus from Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets.

Philippians 4:13

I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.

Acts 17:3

He explained and showed them that the Messiah had to suffer, die, and come back to life, and that Jesus, the person he talked about, was this Messiah.

Psalm 84:7

Their strength grows as they go along until each one of them appears in front of God in Zion.

Job 17:9

Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

Genesis 49:24

But his bow stayed steady, and his arms remained limber because of the help of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

Psalm 51:13

⌞Then⌟ I will teach your ways to those who are rebellious, and sinners will return to you.

Acts 9:20

He immediately began to spread the word in their synagogues that Jesus was the Son of God.

Acts 9:21

Everyone who heard him was amazed. They asked, “Isn’t this the man who destroyed those who worshiped the one named Jesus in Jerusalem? Didn’t he come here to take these worshipers as prisoners to the chief priests ⌞in Jerusalem⌟?”

Acts 9:23

Later the Jews planned to murder Saul,

Acts 9:27

Then Barnabas took an interest in Saul and brought him to the apostles. Barnabas told the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord on the road and that the Lord had spoken to him. Barnabas also told them how boldly Saul had spoken about the one named Jesus in the city of Damascus.

Galatians 1:18

Then, three years later I went to Jerusalem to become personally acquainted with Cephas. I stayed with him for fifteen days.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord that he has trusted me and has appointed me to do his work with the strength he has given me.