ACTS 22:12 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,”
'Now a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the Law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there' — Ananias is introduced as the mediator of Paul's restoration, a figure of piety and Jewish respectability. His credentials in the Jewish community make him a credible witness to Paul's transformation.
Church Fathers on Acts 22:12
And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid, but they heard not the voice of Him that spoke to me. And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said to me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told you of all things which are appointed for you to do. And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good…
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