13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, (A)how much harm he did to (B)Your [a]saints in Jerusalem; 14 and here he (C)has authority from the chief priests to [b]arrest all who (D)call on Your name.” 15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for (E)he is a chosen [c]instrument of Mine, to bear My name before (F)the Gentiles and (G)kings and the sons of Israel;

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 9:13 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  2. Acts 9:14 Lit bind
  3. Acts 9:15 Or vessel

13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people(A) in Jerusalem.(B) 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests(C) to arrest all who call on your name.”(D)

15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument(E) to proclaim my name to the Gentiles(F) and their kings(G) and to the people of Israel.

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