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A Strategic Introduction
Commentators unanimously note that Paul's description of Ananias is a strategic move. By calling him 'a devout man according to the law' and respected by all local Jews, Paul is telling his hostile audience that his conversion was validated by a faithful, law-abiding Jew, not a heretic. This was meant to build credibility and gain a hearing for his testimony.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 22:12
A devout man according to the law (ευλαβης κατα τον νομον). See on 2:5; 8:2; Luke 2:25 for the adjective ευλαβης. Paul …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 22:12
19th Century
Bishop
A devout man according to the law.—In Acts 9:10, Ananias is simply described as “a disciple.” The special description here was obv…
Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 22:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
These particulars concerning the character of Ananias do not appear in the former part of the narrative. Paul was endeavoring to conciliate his hea…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 22:12
At Damascus Paul was visited by Ananias, God’s messenger to bring about renewal of Paul’s sight and to announce God’s purpose for him as a witness …
John Calvin
On Acts 22:12
16th Century
Theologian
One Ananias. Paul now proceeds to the fourth point, namely, that he did not only profess Christ, being astonished by miracles, but that he…
John Gill
On Acts 22:12
17th Century
Pastor
And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law ,
etc.] The Alexandrian copy, and Vulgate Latin version, read onl…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 22:12–21
17th Century
Minister
The apostle goes on to relate how he was confirmed in the change he had made. The Lord having chosen the sinner, so that he should know his will, h…