Acts 22:12 Cross References - Riverside

¹² "Then a man named Ananias, a strict observer of the Law and highly esteemed by all the Jews who lived there,

²⁵ There was in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, and this man was upright and God-fearing, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

³ Therefore, brethren, pick out seven men from among you, men of reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them to look after this need.

² Pious men carried Stephen away for burial and made great lamentation over him.

¹⁰ There was in Damascus a certain disciple named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." He answered, "Here I am, Lord." ¹¹ The Lord said to him, "Rise and go to the street called Straight street, and ask in the house of Judas for a man named Saul from Tarsus. He is now in prayer, ¹² and has seen a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him in order that he may receive his sight." ¹³ Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard about this man from many people — how many wicked things he has done to thy holy ones in Jerusalem, ¹⁴ and here he has authority from the high priests to bind all who call upon thy name." ¹⁵ But the Lord said to him, "Go, for this man is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before nations and kings and the children of Israel. ¹⁶ I will show him how much he must suffer for my name." ¹⁷ Ananias went and entered the house and put his hands on Saul, and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me — Jesus who appeared to you on the road as you were coming — that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." ¹⁸ Immediately scales seemed to fall from his eyes and he could see, and he arose and was baptized,

²² They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to your words."

⁴ Some of them were persuaded and attached themselves to Paul and Silas — a large number of the pious Greeks and not a few of the leading women.

⁸ by honor and shame, by slander and praise; as deceivers yet true,

⁷ He must have a good reputation with outsiders so as not to fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

² By this the men of old won their fame.

¹² Testimony has been borne to Demetrius by all and by the truth itself. We too bear testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.