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Acts 9:10

Acts 9:10
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And there was a certain disciple at Damascus,.... Who perhaps came hither upon the persecution at Jerusalem, or rather might have lived here some time; Act 9:13 that he was more than a private or…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A certain disciple - A Christian. Many have supposed that he was one of the 70 disciples. But nothing more is certainly known of him than is related here. He had very probably been some time a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A certain disciple - named Ananias - A general opinion has prevailed in the Greek Church that this Ananias was one of the seventy-two disciples, and that he was martyred; and they celebrate his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 9:10-22

As for God, his work is perfect; if he begin, he will make an end: a good work was begun in Saul, when he was brought to Christ's feet, in that word, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And never did…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Saul's sight restored. He preaches in Damascus

10. And[Now] there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias Of this disciple we have no further mention in Holy Writ except in chap. Act 22:12,…