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Acts 22:12

King James Version (KJV)

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

Acts 22:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 22:12

Theological / Devotional

Devout man. That is, Ananias was faithful in observing the requirements of the Jewish religion. He is not so described in ch. 9:10. There he is simply called “a certain disciple.” Here, Paul apparently seeks to conciliate his listeners (see on ch. 22:1–4). A devout Jew, presumably, would not have received Paul had he then been a profane person, guilty of blasphemous conduct as Paul was now supposed to be.

Good report. Ananias’ integrity as a pious Jew was beyond question. He was widely known to be loyal to the faith. His acceptance of Paul testified to the genuineness of Paul’s experience on the Damascus road.

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