Acts 9:13 “But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man a…”

Acts 9:13

But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

World English Bible

But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.

American Standard Version

But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Ananias answered, Lord, I haue heard by many of this man, howe much euill hee hath done to thy saints at Hierusalem.

Darby Translation

And Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many concerning this man how much evil he has done to thy saints at Jerusalem;

Young's Literal Translation

And Ananias answered, 'Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how many evils he did to Thy saints in Jerusalem,

Bible in Basic English

But Ananias said, Lord, I have had accounts of this man from a number of people, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem:

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Cross references

“Lord”

Ezekiel 3:14 Exodus 4:13–19 1 Samuel 16:2 1 Kings 18:9–14 Matthew 10:16 Jeremiah 20:9

Ezekiel 3:14 · BSB

So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me.

Exodus 4:13–19 · BSB

But Moses replied, “Please, Lord, send someone else.”

1 Samuel 16:2 · BSB

“How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’

1 Kings 18:9–14 · BSB

But Obadiah replied, “How have I sinned, that you are handing your servant over to Ahab to put me to death?

Matthew 10:16 · BSB

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Jeremiah 20:9 · BSB

If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.

“how”

1 Timothy 1:13–15 Acts 8:3 Acts 9:1 Acts 22:4 Acts 22:19 Acts 22:20

1 Timothy 1:13–15 · BSB

I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

Acts 8:3 · BSB

But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison.

Acts 9:1 · BSB

Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest

Acts 22:4 · BSB

I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison,

Acts 22:19 · BSB

‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You.

Acts 22:20 · BSB

And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’

Also

Romans 15:31 Acts 9:32 Romans 15:25–26 Romans 16:2 Romans 16:15 Romans 1:7

Romans 15:31 · BSB

Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,

Acts 9:32 · BSB

As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda.

Romans 15:25–26 · BSB

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.

Romans 16:2 · BSB

Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.

Romans 16:15 · BSB

Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas and all the saints with them.

Romans 1:7 · BSB

To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

14And now he is here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.”

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