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Ananias (Disciple at Damascus)

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A Christian at Damascus (Acts 9:10). He became Paul’s instructor; but when or by what means he himself became a Christian we have no information. He was “a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt” at Damascus (22:12).

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Key verses

Acts 9:17
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.”
Acts 9:13
But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.
Acts 22:12
One Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews who lived in Damascus,
Acts 9:10
Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” He said, “Behold, it’s me, Lord.”
Acts 9:12
and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.”