Acts of the Apostles 9

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	SAGRADA BIBLIA
1 Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest	1 Enquanto isso, Saulo só respirava ameaças e morte contra os discípulos do Senhor. Apresentou-se ao príncipe dos sacerdotes,
2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that, if he should find any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them back to Jerusalem in chains.	2 e pediu-lhe cartas para as sinagogas de Damasco, com o fim de levar presos a Jerusalém todos os homens e mulheres que achasse seguindo essa doutrina.
3 On his journey, as he was nearing Damascus, a light from the sky suddenly flashed around him.	3 Durante a viagem, estando já perto de Damasco, subitamente o cercou uma luz resplandecente vinda do céu.
4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"	4 Caindo por terra, ouviu uma voz que lhe dizia: Saulo, Saulo, por que me persegues?
5 He said, "Who are you, sir?" The reply came, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.	5 Saulo disse: Quem és, Senhor? Respondeu ele: Eu sou Jesus, a quem tu persegues. {Duro te é recalcitrar contra o aguilhão.
6 Now get up and go into the city and you will be told what you must do."	6 Então, trêmulo e atônito, disse ele: Senhor, que queres que eu faça? Respondeu-lhe o Senhor:} Levanta-te, entra na cidade. Aí te será dito o que deves fazer.
7 The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, for they heard the voice but could see no one.	7 Os homens que o acompanhavam enchiam-se de espanto, pois ouviam perfeitamente a voz, mas não viam ninguém.
8 Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him to Damascus.	8 Saulo levantou-se do chão. Abrindo, porém, os olhos, não via nada. Tomaram-no pela mão e o introduziram em Damasco,
9 For three days he was unable to see, and he neither ate nor drank.	9 onde esteve três dias sem ver, sem comer nem beber.
10 There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." He answered, "Here I am, Lord."	10 Havia em Damasco um discípulo chamado Ananias. O Senhor, numa visão, lhe disse: Ananias! Eis-me aqui, Senhor, respondeu ele.
11 The Lord said to him, "Get up and go to the street called Straight and ask at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is there praying,	11 O Senhor lhe ordenou: Levanta-te e vai à rua Direita, e pergunta em casa de Judas por um homem de Tarso, chamado Saulo; ele está orando.
12 and (in a vision) he has seen a man named Ananias come in and lay (his) hands on him, that he may regain his sight."	12 {Este via numa visão um homem, chamado Ananias, entrar e impor-lhe as mãos para recobrar a vista.}
13 But Ananias replied, "Lord, I have heard from many sources about this man, what evil things he has done to your holy ones in Jerusalem.	13 Ananias respondeu: Senhor, muitos já me falaram deste homem, quantos males fez aos teus fiéis em Jerusalém.
14 And here he has authority from the chief priests to imprison all who call upon your name."	14 E aqui ele tem poder dos príncipes dos sacerdotes para prender a todos aqueles que invocam o teu nome.
15 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for this man is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before Gentiles, kings, and Israelites,	15 Mas o Senhor lhe disse: Vai, porque este homem é para mim um instrumento escolhido, que levará o meu nome diante das nações, dos reis e dos filhos de Israel.
16 and I will show him what he will have to suffer for my name."	16 Eu lhe mostrarei tudo o que terá de padecer pelo meu nome.
17 So Ananias went and entered the house; laying his hands on him, he said, "Saul, my brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way by which you came, that you may regain your sight and be filled with the holy Spirit."	17 Ananias foi. Entrou na casa e, impondo-lhe as mãos, disse: Saulo, meu irmão, o Senhor, esse Jesus que te apareceu no caminho, enviou-me para que recobres a vista e fiques cheio do Espírito Santo.
18 Immediately things like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight. He got up and was baptized,	18 No mesmo instante caíram dos olhos de Saulo umas como escamas, e recuperou a vista. Levantou-se e foi batizado.
19 and when he had eaten, he recovered his strength. He stayed some days with the disciples in Damascus,	19 Depois tomou alimento e sentiu-se fortalecido. Demorou-se por alguns dias com os discípulos que se achavam em Damasco.
20 and he began at once to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.	20 Imediatamente começou a proclamar pelas sinagogas que Jesus é o Filho de Deus.
21 All who heard him were astounded and said, "Is not this the man who in Jerusalem ravaged those who call upon this name, and came here expressly to take them back in chains to the chief priests?"	21 Todos os seus ouvintes pasmavam e diziam: Este não é aquele que perseguia em Jerusalém os que invocam o nome de Jesus? Não veio cá só para levá-los presos aos sumos sacerdotes?
22 But Saul grew all the stronger and confounded (the) Jews who lived in Damascus, proving that this is the Messiah.	22 Saulo, porém, sentia crescer o seu poder e confundia os judeus de Damasco, demonstrando que Jesus é o Cristo.
23 After a long time had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him,	23 Decorridos alguns dias, os judeus deliberaram, em conselho, matá-lo.
24 but their plot became known to Saul. Now they were keeping watch on the gates day and night so as to kill him,	24 Estas intenções chegaram ao conhecimento de Saulo. Guardavam eles as portas de dia e de noite, para matá-lo.
25 but his disciples took him one night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a basket.	25 Mas os discípulos, tomando-o de noite, fizeram-no descer pela muralha dentro de um cesto.
26 When he arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.	26 Chegando a Jerusalém, tentava ajuntar-se aos discípulos, mas todos o temiam, não querendo crer que se tivesse tornado discípulo.
27 Then Barnabas took charge of him and brought him to the apostles, and he reported to them how on the way he had seen the Lord and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.	27 Então Barnabé, levando-o consigo, apresentou-o aos apóstolos e contou-lhes como Saulo vira o Senhor no caminho, e que lhe havia falado, e como em Damasco pregara, com desassombro, o nome de Jesus.
28 He moved about freely with them in Jerusalem, and spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord.	28 Daí por diante permaneceu com eles, saindo e entrando em Jerusalém, e pregando, destemidamente, o nome do Senhor.
29 He also spoke and debated with the Hellenists, but they tried to kill him.	29 Falava também e discutia com os helenistas. Mas estes procuravam matá-lo.
30 And when the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him on his way to Tarsus.	30 Os irmãos, informados disso, acompanharam-no até Cesaréia e dali o fizeram partir para Tarso.
31 The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the holy Spirit it grew in numbers.	31 A Igreja gozava então de paz por toda a Judéia, Galiléia e Samaria. Estabelecia-se ela caminhando no temor do Senhor, e a assistência do Espírito Santo a fazia crescer em número.
32 As Peter was passing through every region, he went down to the holy ones living in Lydda.	32 Pedro, que caminhava por toda parte, de cidade em cidade, desceu também aos fiéis que habitavam em Lida.
33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been confined to bed for eight years, for he was paralyzed.	33 Ali achou um homem chamado Enéias, que havia oito anos jazia paralítico num leito.
34 Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed." He got up at once.	34 Disse-lhe Pedro: Enéias, Jesus Cristo te cura: levanta-te e faze tua cama. E levantou-se imediatamente.
35 And all the inhabitants of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.	35 Viram-no todos os que habitavam em Lida e em Sarona, e converteram-se ao Senhor.
36 Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated means Dorcas). She was completely occupied with good deeds and almsgiving.	36 Em Jope havia uma discípula chamada Tabita - em grego, Dorcas. Esta era rica em boas obras e esmolas que dava.
37 Now during those days she fell sick and died, so after washing her, they laid (her) out in a room upstairs.	37 Aconteceu que adoecera naqueles dias e veio a falecer. Depois de a terem lavado, levaram-na para o quarto de cima.
38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, "Please come to us without delay."	38 Ora, como Lida fica perto de Jope, os discípulos, ouvindo dizer que Pedro aí se encontrava, enviaram-lhe dois homens, rogando-lhe: Não te demores em vir ter conosco.
39 So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs where all the widows came to him weeping and showing him the tunics and cloaks that Dorcas had made while she was with them.	39 Pedro levantou-se imediatamente e foi com eles. Logo que chegou, conduziram-no ao quarto de cima. Cercavam-no todas as viúvas, chorando e mostrando-lhe as túnicas e os vestidos que Dorcas lhes fazia quando viva.
40 Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed. Then he turned to her body and said, "Tabitha, rise up." She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up.	40 Pedro então, tendo feito todos sair, pôs-se de joelhos e orou. Voltando-se para o corpo, disse: Tabita, levanta-te! Ela abriu os olhos e, vendo Pedro, sentou-se.
41 He gave her his hand and raised her up, and when he had called the holy ones and the widows, he presented her alive.	41 Ele a fez levantar-se, estendendo-lhe a mão. Chamando os irmãos e as viúvas, entregou-lha viva.
42 This became known all over Joppa, and many came to believe in the Lord.	42 Este fato espalhou-se por toda Jope e muitos creram no Senhor.
43 And he stayed a long time in Joppa with Simon, a tanner.	43 Pedro permaneceu ainda muitos dias em Jope, em casa dum curtidor, chamado Simão.