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Ananias Ἀνανίας
Church prophet. Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, was sent by God to heal and baptize Saul (later known as Paul) after his conversion on the road to Damascus.
Where Ananias appears
Acts (5)
Key verses
- Acts 9:10 first mention — And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
- Acts 9:12 — 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 9:13 — Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
- Acts 9:17 — And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
- Acts 22:12 — And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,
Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Several people in the Bible share this name; this page is about the one described above. Verse text: King James Version.