Acts 9:11

What does Acts 9:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 9:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 9:11 means

The Lord gave Ananias specific instructions: go to the street called Straight, find the house of Judas, and inquire for "Saul, a man of Tarsus." The Lord knew precisely where Saul was and what he was doing: "for behold, he prayeth." This detail is profound; the zealous persecutor, now blind and humbled, was praying. This was not the prayer of an unrepentant man but a sincere cry to the God he now knew he had opposed. The Lord also revealed to Ananias that Saul had seen a vision of Ananias coming to lay hands on him for the restoration of his sight.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the Lord said to him, Get up, and go to the street which is named Straight, and make search at the house of Judas for one named Saul of Tarsus: for he is at prayer;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the Lord <FI>saith<Fi> unto him, `Having risen, go on unto the street that is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas, <FI>one<Fi> by name Saul of Tarsus, for, lo, he doth pray,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Lord said to him: Arise and go into the street that is called Strait and seek in the house of Judas, one named Saul of Tarsus. For behold he prayeth.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the Lord [said] to him, Rise up and go into the street which is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas one by name Saul, [he is] of Tarsus: for, behold, he is praying,

Context

Following Ananias's affirmation in verse 10, the Lord provides precise and detailed instructions, demonstrating His intimate knowledge of Saul's whereabouts and spiritual state. This specific guidance, including the revelation of Saul's prayer and vision, addresses Ananias's potential fear and sets the stage for his crucial role in Saul's healing and empowerment. This detailed preparation shows the Lord's careful orchestration of events.

v.10Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said unto him in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

v.11This passage

v.12and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 18:7

    And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and yet he is longsuffering over them?

  • Psalms 40:1

    I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

  • Acts 11:13

    and he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying, Send to Joppa, and fetch Simon, whose surname is Peter;

  • Jonah 2:1

    Then Jonah prayed unto Jehovah his God out of the fish’s belly.

  • Luke 23:42

    And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.

  • Isaiah 55:6

    Seek ye Jehovah while he may be found; call ye upon him while he is near:

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