Acts 9:17 “So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands…”

Acts 9:17

So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Ananias 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.”

American Standard Version

And Ananias departed, and entered into the house; and laying his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared unto thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Ananias went his way, and entred into that house, and put his hands on him, and sayd, Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me (euen Iesus that appeared vnto thee in the way as thou camest) that thou mightest receiue thy sight, and be filled with the holy Ghost.

Darby Translation

And Ananias went and entered into the house; and laying his hands upon him he said, Saul, brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus that appeared to thee in the way in which thou camest, that thou mightest see, and be filled with [the] Holy Spirit.

Young's Literal Translation

And Ananias went away, and did enter into the house, and having put upon him [his] hands, said, 'Saul, brother, the Lord hath sent me — Jesus who did appear to thee in the way in which thou wast coming — that thou mayest see again, and mayest be filled with the Holy Spirit.'

Bible in Basic English

And Ananias went out and came to the house, and putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, whom you saw when you were on your journey, has sent me, so that you may be able to see, and be full of the Holy Spirit.

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Cross references

“Ananias”

Acts 22:12 Acts 22:13

Acts 22:12 · BSB

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

Acts 22:13 · BSB

came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him.

“and putting”

Acts 8:17 Acts 6:6 1 Timothy 5:22 Acts 13:3 Acts 19:6 Matthew 19:13

Acts 8:17 · BSB

Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 6:6 · BSB

They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

1 Timothy 5:22 · BSB

Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Acts 13:3 · BSB

And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Acts 19:6 · BSB

And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

Matthew 19:13 · BSB

Then little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

“Brother”

Acts 21:20 Genesis 45:4 Luke 15:30 Luke 15:32 Romans 15:7 Philemon 1:16

Acts 21:20 · BSB

When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.

Genesis 45:4 · BSB

Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt!

Luke 15:30 · BSB

But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

Luke 15:32 · BSB

But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

Romans 15:7 · BSB

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.

Philemon 1:16 · BSB

no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.

“the Lord”

Acts 10:36 Acts 26:15 Luke 1:76 Luke 2:11 1 Corinthians 15:8 1 Corinthians 15:47

Acts 10:36 · BSB

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Acts 26:15 · BSB

‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied.

Luke 1:76 · BSB

And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

Luke 2:11 · BSB

Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

1 Corinthians 15:8 · BSB

And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.

1 Corinthians 15:47 · BSB

The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.

“that thou”

Acts 9:8 Acts 9:9 Acts 9:12

Acts 9:8 · BSB

Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could not see a thing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus.

Acts 9:9 · BSB

For three days he was without sight, and he did not eat or drink anything.

Acts 9:12 · BSB

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

“and be”

Acts 2:4 Acts 13:52 Acts 4:31

Acts 2:4 · BSB

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 13:52 · BSB

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 4:31 · BSB

After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

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

In context

16I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”

18At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized,

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