Acts 9:11

"Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” He said, “Behold, it’s me, Lord.”"

Key Reflection

In Acts 9:11, we see the divine call of Ananias, a disciple residing in Damascus, who is chosen by Jesus to restore Saul (later known as Paul) to his spiritual senses. This divine intervention highlights the dramatic transformation that will unfold; Ananias, despite his initial hesitation or perhaps skepticism, answers God's direct command without question, setting the stage for Paul’s pivotal conversion experience. The immediacy and authority of this vision underscore the profound nature of what is about to occur, as a key figure in early Christianity is prepared for his significant role in spreading the gospel.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. Into the street which is called Straight. This street extends now from the eastern to the western gate, about three miles, crossing the whole city and suburbs in a direct line. Near the eastern gate is a house, said to be that of Judah, in which Paul lodged. There is in it a very small closet, where tradition reports that the apostle passed three days without food, till Ananias restored him to sight. Tradition also says that he had here the vision recorded in 2 Co 12:2. There is also in this street a fountain whose water is drunk by Christians, in remembrance of that which, they suppose, the same fount as produced for the baptism of Paul. --Rob. Calmet. Of Tarsus.

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