Acts 26:9

“I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.”

"I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth." - Acts 26:9
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What does Acts 26:9 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 26:9 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth." This verse is spoken by the apostle Paul as he addressed King Agrippa during his defense before the Roman…

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The Transformation of a Zealot: A Journey from Opposition to Obedience

Acts 26:9 reads: "I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth." This verse emerges from the poignant story of the Apostle Paul, a man once known as Saul, who was fervently opposed to the early Christian movement. It…

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A Prayer for Transformation and Redemption

O Heavenly Father, I come before Thee today with a heart that is stirred by the words of Acts 26:9, wherein our brother Paul declared, "I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth." Lord, as I reflect upon this powerful…

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Acts 26:9 - "I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth."
Acts 9:26 - "And 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."
"And 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." - Acts 9:26
Acts 27:26 - "Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island."
Acts 26:26 - "For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner."
Acts 26:19 - "Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:"
Acts 26:27 - "King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest."
Acts 15:26 - "Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Acts 23:26 - "Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting."
Acts 26:21 - "For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me."
Acts 26:28 - "Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."
Acts 26:12 - "Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,"
Genesis 26:9
Acts 26:8 - "Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?"
Acts 9:9 - "And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink."
Acts 1:26 - "And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles."
Acts 9:1-20
Acts 9:1-20
Acts 26:6 - "And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:"
Acts 26:30 - "And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:"
Acts 10:26 - "But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man."
2 Chronicles 35:26 - "Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,"
Acts 26:17 - "Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,"
2 Chronicles 25:26 - "Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?"
Acts 4:26 - "The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ."
Acts 26:25 - "But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness."
Acts 20:26 - "Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men."
2 Chronicles 26:22 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write."
Acts 14:26 - "And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled."