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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."
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Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Ananias went and found Saul. He laid his hands on him and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road, has sent me so that you might regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Ananias went away and entered into the house; and having laid the hands upon him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, the <i>One</i> having appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me that you may see again and be filled <i>of the</i> Holy Spirit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, <i>even</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Ananias departed and entered the house. And he laid his hands on him and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord sent me—<i>that is</i> Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming—so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Ananias left and entered the house, and he laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came [to Damascus], has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit [in order to proclaim Christ to both Jews and Gentiles].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ananias went and entered the house. He placed his hands on him and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so that you can regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ananias left and went into the house where Saul was staying. Ananias placed his hands on him and said, "Saul, the Lord Jesus has sent me. He is the same one who appeared to you along the road. He wants you to be able to see and to be filled with the Holy Spirit." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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 Ghost.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ananias left and entered Judas' house. After he placed his hands on Saul, Ananias said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way to Damascus, sent me to you. He wants you to see again and to be filled with the Holy Spirit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Ananias went, entered the house where Saul was, and placed his hands on him. "Brother Saul," he said, "the Lord has sent me--Jesus himself, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here. He sent me so that you might see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Ananias left and went to that house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were traveling, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. ?Brother Saul,? he said, ?the Lord, 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.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Ananias departed and entered the house, placed his hands on Saul and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Ananias went, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord (even Jesus that appeared to thee in the way as thou camest) hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So Ananias went and entered the house; and, laying his two hands upon Saul, said, "Saul, brother, the Lord--even Jesus who appeared to you on your journey--has sent me, that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Ananias went away, and entered into the house, and having put on him [his] hands, said, “Saul, brother, the LORD has sent me—Jesus who appeared to you in the way in which you were coming—that you may see again, and may be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And Ananias went away and entered into the house; and having laid the hands upon him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, the <i>One</i> having appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me that you may see again and be filled <i>of the</i> Holy Spirit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ananias departed, and came into the house; and having put hands upon him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus, he seen to thee in the way which thou earnest, so that thou mightest look up, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house. And laying his hands upon him, he said: Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus hath sent me, he that appeared to thee in the way as thou camest; that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Ananias departed. And he entered the house. And laying his hands upon him, he said: “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, he who appeared to you on the way by which you arrived, sent me so that you would receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So Ananias went and entered the house; laying his hands on him, he said, “Saul, my brother, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way by which you came, that you may regain your sight and be filled with the holy Spirit.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then An-a-ni’as went to him at the house, and laying his hands on him, said, Saul, my brother, our LORD Jesus, who appeared to you on the way when you were coming, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Then Khanan-Yah went to the house to him and laid a hand upon him and said to him, “Shaul, my brother, our Lord Yeshua who appeared to you on the road, when you came, has sent me so that your eyes would be opened and you would be filled with The Spirit of Holiness.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Ananias went, and entered the house, and laying his hands on him, said: Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And Ananias departed, and came into the house: and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, Jesus, that appeared to you in the way in which thou didst come, hath sent me, that thou mayest look up, and he filled with the Holy Ghost.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then went Ananias, and entered into the house; and laying his hands upon him, said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who was seen by thee in the way that thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest recover thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Ananias therefore departed, and being arrived at the house, he put his hands on Saul, and said, brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus that appeared to you on your journey hither, hath sent me, that you might obtain your sight, and be filled with the holy spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So Ananias went and entered the house; and, laying his two hands upon Saul, said, "Saul, brother, the Lord--even Jesus who appeared to you on your journey--has sent me, that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Ananias went away, and entered into the house; and, laying <i>his</i> hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me?<i>even</i> Jesus, Who appeared to you in the way in which you were coming, sent me, that you may receive sight, and be filled with <i>the</i> Holy Spirit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Ananias went away and came into the house; and putting his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, <i>even</i> Jesus, who appeared to thee on the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the holy Spirit."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/9-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=2819" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm">Ananias Baptizes Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/367.htm" title="367: Hananias (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Ananias, the name of three Israelites.">Ananias</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: Apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">went</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/3614.htm" title="3614: oikian (N-AFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">house,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and when</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eisēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">he arrived,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epitheis (V-APA-NMS) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">he placed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiras (N-AFP) -- A hand. ">hands</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Saul.</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphe (N-VMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">“Brother</a> <a href="/greek/4549.htm" title="4549: Saoul (N-VMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Saul, the Jewish name of Paul.">Saul,”</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">he said,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: ophtheis (V-APP-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">appeared</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodō (N-DFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">road</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">as</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ērchou (V-IIM/P-2S) -- To come, go. ">you were coming here,</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: apestalken (V-RIA-3S) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">has sent</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).">so that</a> <a href="/greek/308.htm" title="308: anablepsēs (V-ASA-2S) -- To look up, recover my sight. From ana and blepo; to look up; by implication, to recover sight.">you may see again</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4130.htm" title="4130: plēsthēs (V-ASP-2S) -- To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to fill (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.">be filled</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">with the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>At that instant, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and his sight was restored. He got up and was baptized,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12-16</a></span><br />There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there, / came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him. / Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear His voice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Acts 26:16-18</a></span><br />‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. / I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-15.htm">Galatians 1:15-16</a></span><br />But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-1.htm">1 Corinthians 9:1</a></span><br />Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-8.htm">1 Corinthians 15:8-10</a></span><br />And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth. / For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. / But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">2 Corinthians 11:32-33</a></span><br />In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me. / But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">2 Corinthians 12:1-4</a></span><br />I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. / I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. / And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Romans 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15-16</a></span><br />However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me / to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7-8</a></span><br />I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. / Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12-16</a></span><br />I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. / I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. / And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6-7</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-7.htm">Jeremiah 1:7-9</a></span><br />But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. / Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/2-1.htm">Ezekiel 2:1-3</a></span><br />“Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” / And as He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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 to you in the way as you came, has sent me, that you might receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.</p><p class="hdg">Ananias.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12,13</a></b></br> And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt <i>there</i>, … </p><p class="hdg">and putting.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a></b></br> Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid <i>their</i> hands on them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a></b></br> Then laid they <i>their</i> hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3</a></b></br> And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid <i>their</i> hands on them, they sent <i>them</i> away.</p><p class="hdg">Brother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Acts 9:13,14</a></b></br> Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20</a></b></br> And when they heard <i>it</i>, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/22-13.htm">Acts 22:13</a></b></br> Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-4.htm">Acts 9:4,5,10,11,15</a></b></br> And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Acts 10:36</a></b></br> The word which <i>God</i> sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/22-14.htm">Acts 22:14</a></b></br> And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.</p><p class="hdg">that thou.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-8.htm">Acts 9:8,9,12</a></b></br> And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought <i>him</i> into Damascus… </p><p class="hdg">and be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a></b></br> And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a></b></br> And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a></b></br> Then laid they <i>their</i> hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Ananias</a> <a href="/acts/8-40.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/john/16-30.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/acts/7-4.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/9-12.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/9-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/9-5.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/acts/9-12.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/luke/1-4.htm">Mightest</a> <a href="/acts/9-12.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/acts/9-12.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/8-36.htm">Road</a> <a href="/acts/9-11.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/acts/9-12.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Ananias</a> <a href="/acts/11-11.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/genesis/16-8.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/acts/9-24.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Mightest</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Road</a> <a href="/acts/9-19.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Saul, going toward Damascus, is stricken down to the earth, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-8.htm">and led blind to Damascus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-10.htm">is called to the apostleship;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-18.htm">and is baptized by Ananias.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-20.htm">He preaches Christ boldly.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">The Jews lay wait to kill him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-29.htm">so do the Grecians, but he escapes both.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">The church having rest, Peter heals Aeneas;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">and restores Tabitha to life.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This act of obedience highlights the importance of following divine guidance even when it seems risky. The house is likely on Straight Street, a significant location in Damascus, known for its direct path through the city, symbolizing the straightforward mission Ananias is on.<p><b>and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul.</b><br>The laying on of hands is a biblical practice signifying the transfer of blessing, healing, or authority. In this context, it represents Ananias' role in Saul's physical and spiritual restoration. This act also signifies acceptance and fellowship, as Saul is being welcomed into the community of believers.<p><b>“Brother Saul,” he said,</b><br>Calling Saul "brother" indicates Ananias' acceptance of Saul as a fellow believer, despite Saul's past persecution of Christians. This reflects the transformative power of Christ's forgiveness and the unity within the body of Christ. It also fulfills the command to love one's enemies, as Ananias embraces Saul as family.<p><b>“the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here,</b><br>This reference to Jesus' appearance to Saul on the road to Damascus underscores the divine nature of Saul's conversion. It connects to the broader narrative of Acts, where Jesus' resurrection and appearances validate His authority and mission. This encounter is pivotal, marking Saul's transition from persecutor to apostle.<p><b>has sent me so that you may see again</b><br>The restoration of Saul's sight is both physical and symbolic, representing his newfound spiritual insight and understanding of Jesus as the Messiah. This healing act fulfills Jesus' promise to Saul and signifies the beginning of his mission to spread the Gospel.<p><b>and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”</b><br>Being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers Saul for his future ministry, equipping him with the necessary gifts and guidance to fulfill his apostolic calling. This infilling is consistent with the experiences of other believers in Acts, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in the early Church's growth and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ananias.htm">Ananias</a></b><br>A disciple in Damascus, chosen by God to restore Saul's sight and to be an instrument in Saul's conversion and filling with the Holy Spirit.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>Later known as Paul, a zealous Pharisee who persecuted Christians before his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a></b><br>The location in Damascus where Saul was staying, representing a place of transformation and divine encounter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_road_to_damascus.htm">The Road to Damascus</a></b><br>The path Saul was traveling when he encountered the risen Christ, leading to his conversion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The third person of the Trinity, who fills and empowers believers for service and transformation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a></b><br>Ananias demonstrates obedience despite his initial fear and hesitation. We are called to trust God's plans and act in faith, even when it involves risk or discomfort.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter.htm">Transformation through Encounter</a></b><br>Saul's conversion shows the transformative power of encountering Christ. Our lives can be radically changed when we truly meet Jesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>Ananias addresses Saul as "Brother," signifying acceptance into the Christian community. The church plays a crucial role in nurturing and supporting new believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_filling_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Filling of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit empowers believers for service and mission. We should seek to be continually filled with the Spirit to fulfill God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_choice.htm">God's Sovereign Choice</a></b><br>Saul's conversion illustrates that God can choose and use anyone for His purposes, regardless of their past. We should never underestimate God's ability to transform lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_sin_punished_by_god.htm">Is sin punished by God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_paul's_blindness_and_recovery_possible.htm">Acts 9:8–9: How could Paul’s immediate blindness and rapid recovery be medically or naturally feasible? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_occurred_in_saul's_conversion.htm">What happened during Saul's Damascus Road conversion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_jesus_culture.htm">What defines Jesus Culture as a movement or group?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Putting his hands on him</span> <span class= "bld">said, Brother Saul.</span>--The correspondence of the act with the vision spoken of in <a href="/acts/9-12.htm" title="And has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.">Acts 9:12</a>, would be the first step in the identification of the visitor. The words would tend to remove all doubt and misgiving. The man who came as the representative of the disciples of Jesus welcomed the persecutor as a "brother." It may be noted that he uses the same Hebrew form of the name as St. Paul had heard in the heavenly vision.<p><span class= "bld">That thou mightest receive thy sight . . . .</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">regain thy sight.</span> The narrative clearly implies that here, as in <a href="/acts/8-17.htm" title="Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.">Acts 8:17</a>, the being "filled with the Holy Ghost" was connected with the laying on of hands as a condition, and it is so far a proof that that gift was not one which attached exclusively to the Apostles. It was, we may well believe, manifested in this instance as in others, by the ecstatic utterance of "the tongues" (comp. <a href="/acts/19-6.htm" title="And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.">Acts 19:6</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/14-18.htm" title="I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than you all:">1Corinthians 14:18</a>), and by the gift of prophetic insight.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> <span class="accented">- Departed</span> for <span class="accented">went his way</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">laying</span> for <span class="accented">putting</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">who appeared</span> for <span class="accented">that appeared</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">which thou earnest</span> for as, etc., A.V.; <span class="accented">mayest</span> for <span class="accented">mightest</span>, A.V. The laying on of hands is the medium of conveying any special grace. Here it precedes the baptism, and was the channel of restoring sight to his eyes. Doubtless he did not receive the Holy Ghost till after his baptism (see <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/9-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[So]</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ananias</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἁνανίας</span> <span class="translit">(Hananias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_367.htm">Strong's 367: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Ananias, the name of three Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀπῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(Apēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house,</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκίαν</span> <span class="translit">(oikian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> </span><span class="str2">From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and [when]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">he arrived,</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰσῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(eisēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he placed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιθεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(epitheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[his]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὰς</span> <span class="translit">(tas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hands</span><br /><span class="grk">χεῖρας</span> <span class="translit">(cheiras)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπ’</span> <span class="translit">(ep’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Saul].</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Brother</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀδελφέ</span> <span class="translit">(adelphe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Saul,”</span><br /><span class="grk">Σαοὺλ</span> <span class="translit">(Saoul)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4549.htm">Strong's 4549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Saul, the Jewish name of Paul.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he said,</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lord</span><br /><span class="grk">Κύριος</span> <span class="translit">(Kyrios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appeared</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀφθείς</span> <span class="translit">(ophtheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to you</span><br /><span class="grk">σοι</span> <span class="translit">(soi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">road</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁδῷ</span> <span class="translit">(hodō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> </span><span class="str2">A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[as]</span><br /><span class="grk">ᾗ</span> <span class="translit">(hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you were coming [here],</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤρχου</span> <span class="translit">(ērchou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">has sent</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπέσταλκέν</span> <span class="translit">(apestalken)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me</span><br /><span class="grk">με</span> <span class="translit">(me)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅπως</span> <span class="translit">(hopōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you may see again</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναβλέψῃς</span> <span class="translit">(anablepsēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_308.htm">Strong's 308: </a> </span><span class="str2">To look up, recover my sight. From ana and blepo; to look up; by implication, to recover sight.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">be filled</span><br /><span class="grk">πλησθῇς</span> <span class="translit">(plēsthēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4130.htm">Strong's 4130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[with the] Holy</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἁγίου</span> <span class="translit">(Hagiou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> </span><span class="str2">Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Spirit.”</span><br /><span class="grk">Πνεύματος</span> <span class="translit">(Pneumatos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, spirit. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/9-17.htm">Acts 9:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/9-17.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 9:17 Ananias departed and entered into the house (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/9-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 9:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 9:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/9-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 9:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 9:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>