Acts 9:10 bbe — Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias! and he said…

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"Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias! and he said, Here I am, Lord."

— Acts 9:10, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 9 — Context

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And the men who were with him were not able to say anything; hearing the voice, but seeing no one.

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And Saul got up from the earth, and when his eyes were open, he saw nothing; and he was guided by the hand into Damascus.

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And for three days he was not able to see, and he took no food or drink.

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Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias! and he said, Here I am, Lord.

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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;

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And he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hands on him, so that he may be able to see.

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But 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:

Acts 9:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:10 say?
Acts 9:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias! and he said, Here I am, Lord.”
Where is Acts 9:10 in the Bible?
Acts 9:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 10.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 9:10.
What translation should I read Acts 9:10 in?
Acts 9:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 9:10?
Acts 9:10 reads (BBE): “Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, Ananias! and he said, Here I am, Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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