Acts 22:12 Cross References - WPNT

¹² Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived in Damascus,

²⁵ Well now, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, expectantly waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and Holy Spirit was upon him.

³ Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we will appoint over this need.

² (Devout men had buried Stephen and made a great lamentation over him.)

¹⁰ Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” So he said, “Here I am, Lord.” ¹¹ So the Lord said to him: “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas inquire by name for Saul of Tarsus; because, you see, he is praying, ¹² and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and placing a hand on him, so that he might recover his sight.” ¹³ But Ananias answered: “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how many evil things he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. ¹⁴ Moreover here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who are calling on Your name.” ¹⁵ But the Lord said to him: “Get moving, because this man is a chosen vessel to me, to carry my name before nations and kings, also the children of Israel; ¹⁶ for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.” ¹⁷ So Ananias went and entered the house, and placing his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me so that you may recover your sight and be filled by Holy Spirit.” ¹⁸ Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight forthwith; and getting up he was baptized,

²² So they said: “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by an angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.”

⁴ Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of devout Greeks and not a few of the prominent women.

⁸ through glory and dishonor, through defamation and good repute; as ‘deceivers’ and true,

⁷ Also, it is necessary for him to have a good reputation with those who are outside the congregation, so as not to fall into reproach and the devil’s snare.

² By it the ancients were approved.

¹² Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone—even by the truth itself. Yes, we also speak well of him, and we know that our testimony is true.