Acts 9 · Verse 14

Acts 9:14

And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
Acts 9:14, King James Version

Acts 9:14 in other translations

BSBAnd now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”
WEBHere he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.”
ASVand here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name.
YLTand here he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all those calling on Thy name.'
DARBYand here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call upon thy name.
BBEAnd here he has authority from the chief priests to make prisoners all who give worship to your name.
WebsterAnd here he hath authority from the chief priests, to bind all that call on thy name.

What does Acts 9:14 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 9:10-16

10-16. a certain disciple ... named Ananias--See on Ac 22:12. to him said the Lord--that is, Jesus. (See Ac 9:13, 14, 17).

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 14.

(c) "he hath authority" Acts 9:21 (d) "that call on thy" 1Cor 1:2, 2Ti 2:22

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 14 And here he hath authority, etc. - Ananias had undoubtedly heard of Saul's coming, and the commission he had received from the chief priests; and he was about to urge this as a reason why he should have no connection with so dangerous a man.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 9:10-22

A good work was begun in Saul, when he was brought to Christ's feet with those words, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And never did Christ leave any who were brought to that. Behold, the proud Pharisee, the unmerciful oppressor, the daring blasphemer, prayeth! And thus it is even now, and with the proud infidel, or the abandoned sinner. What happy tidings are these to all who understand the nature and power of…

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Acts 9:14 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiandG2532
ὧδεhōdehereG5602
ἔχειecheihe hasG2192
ἐξουσίανexousianauthorityG1849
παρὰparafromG3844
τῶνtōntheG3588
ἀρχιερέωνarchiereōnchief priestsG749
δῆσαιdēsaito bindG1210
πάνταςpantasallG3956
τοὺςtousthoseG3588
ἐπικαλουμένουςepikaloumenouscalling onG1941
τὸtotheG3588
ὄνομάonomanameG3686
σου.¶souof You.G4771

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Acts 9:14

  • Acts 9:21

    But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

  • Acts 7:59

    And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

  • 2 Timothy 2:22

    Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

  • Acts 22:16

    And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

  • Acts 9:2-3

    And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

  • Romans 10:12-14

    For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

  • 1 Corinthians 1:2

    Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
here.
2,3
call.
21; 7:59; *Gr:
22:16; Ro 10:12-14; 1Co 1:2; 2Ti 2:22

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Context

  • Acts 9:13

    Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

  • Acts 9:14

    And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

  • Acts 9:15

    But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

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Acts 9:14 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y aun aquí tiene facultad de los príncipes de los sacerdotes de prender á todos los que invocan tu nombre.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		et ici il a pouvoir, de la part des principaux sacrificateurs, de lier tous ceux qui invoquent ton nom.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und hier hat er Gewalt von den Hohenpriestern, alle zu binden, die deinen Namen anrufen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		et hic habet potestatem a principibus sacerdotum alligandi omnes qui invocant nomen tuum.