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Faith Mixed with Fear
Commentators note that Ananias's hesitation was a natural human reaction. He knew Saul's violent reputation and voiced his fear directly to the Lord. Scholars like John Calvin point out that this shows even faithful servants can "stagger" at God's commands. His honesty, however, is a model of faith. It reminds believers that it is okay to bring our fears and doubts to God, who can work through them to accomplish His will.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:13–14
18th Century
Theologian
I have heard by many, etc. This was in the vision, Acts 9:10. The passage of such a train of thoughts through the mind was perf…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:13
How much evil (οσα κακα). How many evil things. Saul's reputation (26:10) as a persecutor had preceded him.
To thy …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:13
19th Century
Bishop
Lord, I have heard from many about this man.—These words are of interest as showing both the duration and the character o…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 9:12–16
19th Century
Preacher
And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. Then Ananias answered, L…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 9:13
Ananias was a Jew of Damascus and a believer in Jesus. Here (v.10) he is called a “disciple” and is presented as one who immediately recognizes the…
John Calvin
On Acts 9:13
16th Century
Theologian
Lord, I have heard. In objecting to the danger before the Lord, Ananias reveals his weakness of faith. Therefore, we see that the saints a…
John Gill
On Acts 9:13
17th Century
Pastor
Then Ananias answered, Lord
Though Ananias knew that it was the Lord that spoke, and acknowledged his power and domi…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 9:10–22
17th Century
Minister
A good work was begun in Saul when he was brought to Christ's feet with those words, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And Christ never …