Acts 9:15
ContextNET © | But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument 1 to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel. 2 |
NIV © | But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. |
NASB © | But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; |
NLT © | But the Lord said, "Go and do what I say. For Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. |
MSG © | But the Master said, "Don't argue. Go! I have picked him as my personal representative to Gentiles and kings and Jews. |
BBE © | But the Lord said, Go without fear: for he is a special vessel for me, to give to the Gentiles and kings and to the children of Israel the knowledge of my name: |
NRSV © | But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel; |
NKJV © | But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. |
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NET © | But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument 1 to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Or “tool.” 2 tn Grk “the sons of Israel.” In Acts, Paul is a minister to all nations, including Israel (Rom 1:16-17). |