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Acts 9:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 9:12

Verse 12 of 43

Scripture focus

And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting [his] hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

Acts 9:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 9:12

Theological / Devotional

In a vision. Textual evidence is divided (cf. p. 10) between retaining and omitting these words, yet Saul was probably informed thus. It is not strange that the Lord who revealed Himself on the Damascus road should now ensure the success of His plans by giving almost simultaneous visions to those whom He is planning to bring together.

A man. Although Jesus is speaking to Ananias, He is reporting Saul’s viewpoint. It seems clear from this description of Ananias that he was unknown to Saul at this time.

Coming in. Note the indirect way in which the Lord here gives Ananias his instructions: He recounts the vision and expects Ananias to make it an actuality by finding Saul and restoring his sight.

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