Acts 22:1
American King James Men, brothers, and fathers, hear you my defense which I make now to you.
American Standard Version Brethren and fathers, hear ye the defence which I now make unto you.
King James Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
World English Bible “Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make to you.”
Acts 22:2
American King James (And when they heard that he spoke in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he said,)
American Standard Version And when they heard that he spake unto them in the Hebrew language, they were the more quiet: and he saith,
King James (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)
World English Bible When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said,
Acts 22:3
American King James I am truly a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as you all are this day.
American Standard Version I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as ye all are this day:
King James I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
World English Bible “I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict tradition of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as you all are today.
Acts 22:4
American King James And I persecuted this way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.
American Standard Version and I persecuted this Way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.
King James And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.
World English Bible I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women,
Acts 22:5
American King James As also the high priest does bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters to the brothers, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound to Jerusalem, for to be punished.
American Standard Version As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and journeyed to Damascus to bring them also that were there unto Jerusalem in bonds to be punished.
King James As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.
World English Bible as also the high priest and all the council of the elders testify, from whom also I received letters to the brothers, and traveled to Damascus to bring them also who were there to Jerusalem in bonds to be punished.
Acts 22:6
American King James And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come near to Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and drew nigh unto Damascus, about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.
King James And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.
World English Bible “As I made my journey and came close to Damascus, about noon suddenly a great light shone around me from the sky.
Acts 22:7
American King James And I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, Saul, Saul, why persecute you me?
American Standard Version And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
King James And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
World English Bible I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’
Acts 22:8
American King James And I answered, Who are you, Lord? And he said to me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you persecute.
American Standard Version And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.
King James And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.
World English Bible I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ He said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you persecute.’
Acts 22:9
American King James And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spoke to me.
American Standard Version And they that were with me beheld indeed the light, but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
King James And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
World English Bible “Those who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid, but they didn’t understand the voice of him who spoke to me.
Acts 22:10
American King James And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said to me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told you of all things which are appointed for you to do.
American Standard Version And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.
King James And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.
World English Bible I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ The Lord said to me, ‘Arise, and go into Damascus. There you will be told about all things which are appointed for you to do.’
Acts 22:11
American King James And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
American Standard Version And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me I came into Damascus.
King James And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.
World English Bible When I couldn’t see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus.
Acts 22:12
American King James And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelled there,
American Standard Version And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there,
King James And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,
World English Bible “One Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews who lived in Damascus,
Acts 22:13
American King James Came to me, and stood, and said to me, Brother Saul, receive your sight. And the same hour I looked up on him.
American Standard Version came unto me, and standing by me said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And in that very hour I looked up on him.
King James Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.
World English Bible came to me, and standing by me said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight!’ In that very hour I looked up at him.
Acts 22:14
American King James And he said, The God of our fathers has chosen you, that you should know his will, and see that Just One, and should hear the voice of his mouth.
American Standard Version And he said, The God of our fathers hath appointed thee to know his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth.
King James And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.
World English Bible He said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth.
Acts 22:15
American King James For you shall be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.
American Standard Version For thou shalt be a witness for him unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
King James For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
World English Bible For you will be a witness for him to all men of what you have seen and heard.
Acts 22:16
American King James And now why tarry you? arise, and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
American Standard Version And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.
King James And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
World English Bible Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’
Acts 22:17
American King James And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
American Standard Version And it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance,
King James And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;
World English Bible “When I had returned to Jerusalem and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance
Acts 22:18
American King James And saw him saying to me, Make haste, and get you quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive your testimony concerning me.
American Standard Version and saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem; because they will not receive of thee testimony concerning me.
King James And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.
World English Bible and saw him saying to me, ‘Hurry and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not receive testimony concerning me from you.’
Acts 22:19
American King James And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on you:
American Standard Version And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
King James And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:
World English Bible I said, ‘Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue those who believed in you.
Acts 22:20
American King James And when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting to his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
American Standard Version and when the blood of Stephen thy witness was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting, and keeping the garments of them that slew him.
King James And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
World English Bible When the blood of Stephen, your witness, was shed, I also was standing by, consenting to his death, and guarding the cloaks of those who killed him.’
Acts 22:21
American King James And he said to me, Depart: for I will send you far hence to the Gentiles.
American Standard Version And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee forth far hence unto the Gentiles.
King James And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
World English Bible “He said to me, ‘Depart, for I will send you out far from here to the Gentiles.’”
Acts 22:22
American King James And they gave him audience to this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.
American Standard Version And they gave him audience unto this word; and they lifted up their voice, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.
King James And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.
World English Bible They listened to him until he said that; then they lifted up their voice and said, “Rid the earth of this fellow, for he isn’t fit to live!”
Acts 22:23
American King James And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,
American Standard Version And as they cried out, and threw off their garments, and cast dust into the air,
King James And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,
World English Bible As they cried out, threw off their cloaks, and threw dust into the air,
Acts 22:24
American King James The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know why they cried so against him.
American Standard Version the chief captain commanded him be brought into the castle, bidding that he should be examined by scourging, that he might know for what cause they so shouted against him.
King James The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.
World English Bible the commanding officer commanded him to be brought into the barracks, ordering him to be examined by scourging, that he might know for what crime they shouted against him like that.
Acts 22:25
American King James And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to whip a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?
American Standard Version And when they had tied him up with the thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?
King James And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?
World English Bible When they had tied him up with thongs, Paul asked the centurion who stood by, “Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and not found guilty?”
Acts 22:26
American King James When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what you do: for this man is a Roman.
American Standard Version And when the centurion heard it, he went to the chief captain and told him, saying, What art thou about to do? for this man is a Roman.
King James When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman.
World English Bible When the centurion heard it, he went to the commanding officer and told him, “Watch what you are about to do, for this man is a Roman!”
Acts 22:27
American King James Then the chief captain came, and said to him, Tell me, are you a Roman? He said, Yes.
American Standard Version And the chief captain came and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? And he said, Yea.
King James Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea.
World English Bible The commanding officer came and asked him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” He said, “Yes.”
Acts 22:28
American King James And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
American Standard Version And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this citizenship. And Paul said, But I am `a Roman' born.
King James And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born.
World English Bible The commanding officer answered, “I bought my citizenship for a great price.” Paul said, “But I was born a Roman.”
Acts 22:29
American King James Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
American Standard Version They then that were about to examine him straightway departed from him: and the chief captain also was afraid when he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
King James Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
World English Bible Immediately those who were about to examine him departed from him, and the commanding officer also was afraid when he realized that he was a Roman, because he had bound him.
Acts 22:30
American King James On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty why he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.
American Standard Version But on the morrow, desiring to know the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him, and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them.
King James On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.
World English Bible But on the next day, desiring to know the truth about why he was accused by the Jews, he freed him from the bonds and commanded the chief priests and all the council to come together, and brought Paul down and set him before them.