There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
Acts 22:12 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Someone named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who had a good reputation with all the Jews living there, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And one Ananias, a devout man according to the Law, well spoken of by all the Jews who resided there, American Standard Version (1901) And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there, Common English Bible “There was a certain man named Ananias. According to the standards of the Law, he was a pious man who enjoyed the respect of all the Jews living there. Catholic Public Domain Version Then a certain Ananias, a man in accord with the law, having the testimony of all the Jews who were living there, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And one Ananias, a man according to the law, having testimony of all the Jews who dwelt there, |
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
They said, ‘Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.’
Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, including a large number of God-fearing Greeks, as well as a number of the leading women.
Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.
through glory and dishonour, through slander and good report; regarded as deceivers, yet true;
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
Everyone speaks well of Demetrius #– #even the truth itself. And we also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.