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Acts 9:16

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 9:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name`s sake.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name`s sake.
Acts 9:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:
14and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call upon thy name.
15But 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:
16for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name`s sake.
17And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, [even] Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
18And straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight; and he arose and was baptized;
19and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For I will show him, etc.] In vision, and by prophecy, either now, or hereafter; or by facts, as they come upon him: how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake; such as weariness, pain, and watchings, hunger, thirst, fastings, cold, and nakedness, perils on various accounts, and from different quarters, stripes, scourges, imprisonment, shipwreck, stoning, and death, of which he himself gives a detail, (<471123>2 Corinthians 11:23-28) so that Ananias had no reason to be afraid to go to him, and converse with him, and do unto him as he was directed.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will show him--(See Act 20:23-24; Act 21:11). how great things he must suffer for my name--that is, Much he has done against that Name; but now, when I show him what great things he must suffer for that Name, he shall count it his honor and privilege.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For I will show him ... - This seems to be added to encourage Ananias. He had feared Saul. The Lord now informs him that Saul, hitherto his enemy, would ever after be his friend. He would not merely profess repentance, but would manifest the sincerity of it by encountering trials and reproaches for his sake. The prediction here was fully accomplished, Acts 20:23; 2 Corinthians 11:23-27; 2 Timothy 1:11-12. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“For I - Do thou as thou art commanded. I will take care of the rest; will show him - In fact, through the whole course of his ministry. How great things he must suffer - So far will he be now from persecuting others. Acts 9:17”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:16 As Jesus predicted, Paul suffered greatly for his faith (see 2 Cor 11:23-27; see Acts 13:45; 14:19; 16:22-27; 21:30-31; 26:21; 2 Tim 1:11-12).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will: Act 20:22, Act 20:23, Act 21:11; Isa 33:1; Mat 10:21-25; Joh 15:20, Joh 16:1-4; Co1 4:9-13; Co2 11:23-27; Ti2 1:12, Ti2 2:9, Ti2 2:10, Ti2 3:11 for: Act 9:14; Mat 5:11, Mat 24:9; Pe1 4:14; Rev 1:9 Acts 9:17”
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