Acts 14:9

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed.”

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BSBPD

“This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“The same heard Paul speaking: who, fastening his eyes upon him, and seeing that he had faith to be made whole,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“this one was hearing Paul speaking, who, having stedfastly beheld him, and having seen that he hath faith to be saved,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 14:9 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 8:10When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
  2. Matthew 9:22Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was cured from that very hour.
  3. Matthew 9:28After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.
  4. Matthew 13:58And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.
  5. Matthew 15:28“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
  6. Mark 1:40Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
  7. Mark 2:5When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
  8. Mark 2:11“I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”
  9. Mark 9:23“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”
  10. Mark 10:52“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
  11. Acts 3:4Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter.

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