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Acts 9:28

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What does Acts 9:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,
Acts 9:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25but his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket.
26And when he was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
27But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus.
28And he was with them going in and going out at Jerusalem,
29preaching boldly in the name of the Lord: and he spake and disputed against the Grecian Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.
30And when the brethren knew it, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
31So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.
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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
“And be was with them, etc.] Peter and James, and the rest of the disciples; he lived with them, conversed with them, and joined with them in all religious exercises; which is signified by his coming in and going out at Jerusalem; no one of the apostles or disciples forbidding or hindering him.”
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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
“And he was with them, coming in and going out at Jerusalem--for fifteen days, lodging with Peter (Gal 1:18).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And he was with them ... - That is, he was admitted to their friendship, and recognized as a Christian and an apostle. The time during which he then remained at Jerusalem was, however, only fifteen days, Galatians 1:18. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“coming: Act 1:21; Num 27:16, Num 27:17; Sa2 5:2; Kg1 3:7; Psa 121:8; Joh 10:9; Gal 1:18 Acts 9:29”
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