Acts 22:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,”
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“There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,”
King James Version · Public Domain“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and a certain one, Ananias, a pious man according to the law, being testified to by all the Jews dwelling <FI>there<Fi> ,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 22:12 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 2:25Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
- Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
- Acts 8:2God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.
- Acts 9:10In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered.
- Acts 10:22“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
- Acts 17:4Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.
- 2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
- 1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- Hebrews 11:2This is why the ancients were commended.
- 3 John 1:12Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
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