Acts 22:12

There a man called Ananias came to see me. He was a religious man who observed the law, and was highly respected by the Jews who lived in the town.

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In The King James Version

And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,

In Context

11Since I couldn't see because of the brightness of the light, those who were with me led me by the hand into Damascus.

13He stood in front of me and said, ‘Brother Saul, receive back your sight.’ At that very moment I could see again, and I looked at him.

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Cross References

Luke 2:25Living in Jerusalem at that time was a man called Simeon. Simeon did what was good and was very devout. He was waiting expectantly for the hope of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Acts 8:2(Some faithful followers of God buried Stephen, with great mourning.)

Acts 10:22“We come from Cornelius, a good, religious man who has reverence for God and is widely respected among the Jewish people,” they replied. “A holy angel instructed him to send for you to come to his house so he can hear what you have to tell him.”

2 Corinthians 6:8We continue whether we are honored or dishonored, whether we are cursed or praised. People call us frauds but we tell the truth.

Hebrews 11:2People who lived long ago trusted God and this is what gained them God's approval.

Matthew Henry on Acts 22:4-22

Paul's First Defence. 3 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. 4 And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. 5 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to… Read the whole commentary →

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