Acts 9 · Verse 13

Acts 9:13

Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
Acts 9:13, King James Version

Acts 9:13 in other translations

BSBBut Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.
WEBBut Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.
ASVBut Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:
YLTAnd Ananias answered, ‘Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how many evils he did to Thy saints in Jerusalem,
DARBYAnd Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many concerning this man how much evil he has done to thy saints at Jerusalem;
BBEBut Ananias said, Lord, I have had accounts of this man from a number of people, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem:
WebsterThen Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

What does Acts 9:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 9:10-16

10-16. a certain disciple ... named Ananias--See on Ac 22:12. to him said the Lord--that is, Jesus. (See Ac 9:13, 14, 17).

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Barnes' Notes
Verses 13,14. 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 perfectly natural at the command to go and search out Saul. There would instantly occur all that had been heard of his fury in persecution; and the expression here may indicate the state of a mind amazed that such an one should need his counsel, and afraid, perhaps of entrusting himself to one thus bent on persecution. All this evidently passed in the dream or vision of Ananias; and perhaps cannot be considered as any deliberate unwillingness to go to him. It is clear, however, that such thoughts should have been banished, and that he should have gone at once to the praying Saul. When Christ commands, we should suffer no suggestion of our own thoughts, and no apprehension of our own danger, to interfere,

By many. Probably many who had fled from persecution, and had taken refuge in Damascus. It is also evident, Acts 9:14, that Ananias had been apprized, perhaps by letters from the Christians at Jerusalem, of the purpose which Saul had in view in now going to Damascus.

To thy saints. Christians; called saints--αγιοις--because they are holy, or consecrated to God.

(b) "this man" 1Timm 1:13

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 Lord, I have heard by many of this man - This was all done in a dream, else this sort of reasoning with his Maker would have been intolerable in Ananias. Saul had been a notorious persecutor; many could testify of his outrageous acts against the poor followers of Christ. Thy saints - That is, the Christians, or followers of Christ. Ἁγιοι signifies not only holy persons, but also consecrated persons; from α, negative, and γη, the earth; persons who are separated from all earthly uses, and consecrated to the service of God alone.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 9:10-22

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 never did Christ leave any who were brought to that. Behold, the proud Pharisee, the unmerciful oppressor, the daring blasphemer, prayeth! And thus it is even now, and with the proud infidel, or the abandoned sinner. What happy tidings are these to all who understand the nature and power of…

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Acts 9:13 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἈπεκρίθηApekrithēAnsweredG611
δὲdebutG1161
Ἁνανίας·HananiasAnanias;G367
κύριε,kurieLord,G2962
ἤκουσαēkousaI have heardG191
ἀπὸapofromG575
πολλῶνpollōnmanyG4183
περὶpericoncerningG4012
τοῦtou<the>G3588
ἀνδρὸςandrosmanG435
τούτου,toutouthis,G3778
ὅσαhosahow manyG3745
κακὰkakaevilsG2556
τοῖςtoisto theG3588
ἁγίοιςhagioissaintsG40
σουsouof YouG4771
ἐποίησενepoiēsenhe didG4160
ἐνeninG1722
Ἰερουσαλήμ·IerousalēmJerusalem;G2419

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Acts 9:13

  • 1 Timothy 1:13-15

    Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

  • Acts 8:3

    As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.

  • Acts 22:19-20

    And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

  • Ezekiel 3:14

    So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the Lord was strong upon me.

  • Acts 9:1

    And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

  • 1 Kings 18:9-14

    And he said, What have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver thy servant into the hand of Ahab, to slay me? As the Lord thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whither my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when they said, He is not there; he took an oath of the kingdom and nation, that they found thee not. And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here. And it shall come to pass, as soon as I am gone from thee, that the Spirit of the Lord shall carry thee whither I know not; and so when I come and tell Ahab, and he cannot find thee, he shall slay me: but I thy servant fear the Lord from my youth. …

  • Exodus 4:13-19

    And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart. And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do. And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God. …

  • Romans 1:7

    To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Acts 9:32

    And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

  • Romans 15:25-26

    But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

  • Romans 16:15

    Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.

  • Jeremiah 20:9-10

    Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Lord.
Ex 4:13-19; 1Sa 16:2; 1Ki 18:9-14; Jer 20:9,10; Eze 3:14; Jon 1:2,3
Mt 10:16
how.
1; 8:3; 22:4,19,20; 26:10,11; 1Ti 1:13-15

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Context

  • Acts 9:12

    And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

  • Acts 9:13

    Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:

  • Acts 9:14

    And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

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Acts 9:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Entonces Ananías respondió: Señor, he oído á muchos acerca de este hombre, cuántos males ha hecho á tus santos en Jerusalem:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et Ananias répondit: Seigneur, j’ai entendu parler à plusieurs de cet homme, combien de maux il a faits à tes saints dans Jérusalem;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Ananias aber antwortete: Herr, ich habe von vielen von diesem Manne gehört, wie viel Böses er deinen Heiligen in Jerusalem getan hat.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Respondit autem Ananias: Domine, audivi a multis de viro hoc, quanta mala fecerit sanctis tuis in Jerusalem: