Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Indeed, I myself thought it my duty to take extreme measures against the name of Jesus from Nazareth.
New American Standard Bible
“So then,
King James Version
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Holman Bible
In fact, I myself supposed it was necessary to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
A Conservative Version
Indeed therefore I thought it necessary for myself to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene,
American Standard Version
I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Amplified
“So then, I [once] thought to myself that it was my duty to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
An Understandable Version
I truly thought within myself [that it was right] to do many things which were opposed to the name of Jesus from Nazareth.
Anderson New Testament
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
Bible in Basic English
For I, truly, was of the opinion that it was right for me to do a number of things against the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Common New Testament
I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I myself too once thought myself oblig'd strenuously to oppose the professors of Jesus the Nazarene, as I actually did at Jerusalem,
Darby Translation
I indeed myself thought that I ought to do much against the name of Jesus the Nazaraean.
Godbey New Testament
Moreover indeed, I thought to myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene:
Goodspeed New Testament
I once thought it my duty vigorously to oppose the cause of Jesus of Nazareth.
John Wesley New Testament
I indeed thought myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth:
Julia Smith Translation
I therefore truly thought to myself, I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus, the Nazarite.
King James 2000
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Indeed, I myself thought it was necessary to do many [things] opposed to the name of Jesus the Nazarene,
Modern King James verseion
I truly thought within myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I also verily thought in myself, that I ought to do many contrary things, clean against the name of Jesus of Nazareth:
Moffatt New Testament
I once believed it my duty indeed actively to oppose the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
Montgomery New Testament
"I indeed once thought with myself that I ought to do many things against the name of Jesus, the Nazarene.
NET Bible
Of course, I myself was convinced that it was necessary to do many things hostile to the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
New Heart English Bible
"I myself most certainly thought that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Noyes New Testament
I indeed thought with myself that I ought to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarene.
Sawyer New Testament
I indeed thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazoraean,
The Emphasized Bible
I, therefore, imagined to myself, that, against the name of Jesus the Nazarene, it was needful, many hostile things, to bring about, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I indeed then thought in myself, that I ought to do many things in opposition to the name of Jesus the Nazarean.
Twentieth Century New Testament
I myself, it is true, once thought it my duty to oppose in every way the Name of Jesus of Nazareth;
Webster
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Weymouth New Testament
"I myself, however, thought it a duty to do many things in hostility to the name of Jesus, the Nazarene.
Williams New Testament
I myself, indeed, once thought it my duty to take extreme measures in hostility to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
World English Bible
"I myself most certainly thought that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Worrell New Testament
I, verily, therefore, imagined to myself that it was proper that I should do many things contrary to the name of Jesus, the Nazarene;
Worsley New Testament
I indeed once thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus the Nazarene:
Youngs Literal Translation
I, indeed, therefore, thought with myself, that against the name of Jesus of Nazareth it behoved me many things to do,
Themes
Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Conscience » Without spiritual illumination, a false guide
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 26:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Makes His Defense Before King Agrippa
8 Why is it thought incredible by all of you that God should raise the dead? 9 Indeed, I myself thought it my duty to take extreme measures against the name of Jesus from Nazareth. 10 That is what I did in Jerusalem. I received authority from the high priests and locked many of the saints in prison. And when I cast my vote against them, they were put to death.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:13
In the past I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief,
Acts 22:8
"I answered, "Who are you, Lord?'
John 15:21
They will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know the one who sent me.
John 16:2-3
You'll be thrown out of the synagogues. Yes, a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he's serving God.
Acts 3:6
However, Peter said, "I don't have any silver or gold, but I'll give you what I do have. In the name of Jesus the Messiah from Nazareth, walk!"
Acts 9:16
since I'm going to show him how much he must suffer for my name's sake."
Acts 21:13
At this Paul replied, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? I'm ready not only to be tied up in Jerusalem but even to die for the name of the Lord Jesus!"
Acts 24:5
For we have found this man a perfect pest and an agitator among all Jews throughout the world. He is a ringleader in the sect of the Nazarenes
Romans 10:2
For I can testify on their behalf that they have a zeal for God, but it is not in keeping with full knowledge.
Galatians 1:13-14
For you have heard about my earlier life in Judaism how I kept violently persecuting God's church and was trying to destroy it.
Philippians 3:6
As for my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church. As far as righteousness in the Law is concerned, I was blameless.