Acts 22:12

WEB

¹²“One Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews who lived in Damascus,

KJV

¹²And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,

BSB

¹²There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

FBV

¹²There a man called Ananias came to see me. He was a religious man who observed the law, and was highly respected by the Jews who lived in the town.

Related Resources

Debate: "Is Water Baptism Required for Salvation?” Dean Meadows and Mike Winger - Mike Winger
Why Does the Bible Say Baptism Saves Us? - Desiring God

Extra References

Acts 10:22

²²They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say.”

Acts 6:3

³Therefore, select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

3 John 1:12

¹²Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

2 Corinthians 6:8

⁸by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report, as deceivers and yet true,

Luke 2:25

²⁵Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

Acts 17:4

⁴Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas: of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and not a few of the chief women.

1 Timothy 3:7

⁷Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Acts 8:2

²Devout men buried Stephen and lamented greatly over him.

Hebrews 11:2

²For by this, the elders obtained approval.

Acts 9:10-18

¹⁰Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” He said, “Behold, it’s me, Lord.”

¹¹The Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah^[+] for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying, ¹²and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.”

¹³But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem. ¹⁴Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.”

¹⁵But the Lord said to him, “Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel. ¹⁶For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.”

¹⁷Ananias departed and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” ¹⁸Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.