Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 9:1 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Acts 9:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 9 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Conversion of Saul
“And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,”
Acts 9:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 9:1
Saul, 'yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter,' actively persecuted Christians with murderous intent. The Greek empneon (breathing) suggests this was his very atmosphere - persecution consumed him. He sought letters from the high priest authorizing arrests in Damascus, showing organized, official persecution. From a Reformed perspective, this establishes Saul as the quintessential example of God's sovereign, irresistible grace - transforming the church's greatest enemy into its greatest missionary. No sinner is too far gone for God's electing love.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 9:1
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“entering into every house”
“a persecutor”
“how that beyond measure I persecuted the assembly of God”
“Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah{or, Judas} for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,,And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,,,,,,,,,”
“who is not worthy to be called an apostle”
“and stoned him. The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.”
“persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law”
“for false witnesses have risen up against me”