11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

What does Acts 9:12 mean? Ananias is a Jesus-follower in Damascus who knows about the Saul who initiated the violent persecution of the church (Acts 8:1–3; 9:1–2). Because Saul later refers to him as "devout" (Acts 22:12), he may be a Gentile who worshiped the Jewish God before he became a Christian.

Acts 16:9-10 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

In the New Testament, it becomes a sign of healing and the Holy Spirit's work, as seen in Jesus' ministry and the apostles' acts. This act signifies God's power and presence working through His servants. The restoration of Saul's sight is both a physical and spiritual metaphor.

2025年3月3日 · Acts 9:12 captures a moment of divine intervention, showcasing God’s plan for Saul and His faithfulness to fulfill it through both a vision and a willing servant, Ananias. This story serves as a powerful reminder that transformation is possible, regardless of one’s past.

11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

Acts 9:12. [ Καὶ εἶδεν , and hath seen ) A pair of visions, the one of which corresponds to the other; as in this place the corresponding visions vouchsafed to Ananias and Saul respectively, set aside all suspicion of fallacious fantasy (phantasm).

12 He has just had a dream in which he saw a man named Ananias enter the house and lay hands on him so he could see again." American Standard Version (ASV) 12 and he hath seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.