Acts 9:12 net — and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he may see again.”

NET Bible

"and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he may see again.”"

— Acts 9:12, NET Bible

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Acts 9 — Context

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For three days he could not see, and he neither ate nor drank anything.

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Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision,“Ananias,” and he replied,“Here I am, Lord.”

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Then the Lord told him,“Get up and go to the street called‘Straight,’ and at Judas’ house look for a man from Tarsus named Saul. For he is praying,

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and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he may see again.”

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But Ananias replied,“Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,

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and here he has authority from the chief priests to imprison all who call on your name!”

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But the Lord said to him,“Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.

Acts 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:12 say?
Acts 9:12 in the NET Bible reads: “and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he may see again.””
Where is Acts 9:12 in the Bible?
Acts 9:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 12.
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 9:12.
What translation should I read Acts 9:12 in?
Acts 9:12 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 9:12?
Acts 9:12 reads (NET): “and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and place his hands on him so that he may see again.”” 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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