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Acts 22:12 Cross-References
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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)
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Commentary on Acts 22:12
Ananias, a devout man according to the law (ἀνὴρ εὐλαβὴς κατὰ τὸν νόμον)—Paul emphasizes Ananias's Jewish credentials to his Jerusalem audience. The term 'devout' (εὐλαβής) means pious, reverent, law-observant. Having a good report of all the Jews establishes that Paul's conversion came through a respected Jewish believer, not Gentile Christians. This counters accusations that Paul abandoned Judaism. Ananias represents the continuity between faithful Judaism and Christian faith—believers in Jesus as Israel's Messiah, not a new religion. God chose a Jewish disciple to commission Paul as apostle...
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Cross-References for Acts 22:12
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“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.”
“brothers”
“and of the truth itself; yes”
“Ananias! He said”
“and lamented greatly over him.”
“and joined Paul and Silas”
“there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout”
“the elders obtained testimony.”
“by evil report and good report; as deceivers”
“to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.”