A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man that truly worshiped God. Simeon was waiting for the time when God would come to help Israel (the Jews). The Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [35]} was in him.
Acts 22:12 - Easy To Read Version “In Damascus a man named Ananias {\cf2\super [438]} came to me. Ananias was a man that truly worshiped God; he obeyed the law \{of Moses\}. All the Jews who lived there respected him. 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, |
A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man that truly worshiped God. Simeon was waiting for the time when God would come to help Israel (the Jews). The Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [35]} was in him.
The men said, “A holy angel told Cornelius to invite you to his house. Cornelius is an army officer. {\cf2\super [208]} He is a good man; he worships God. All the Jewish people respect him. The angel told Cornelius to invite you to his house so that he can listen to the things you have to say.”
Some of the Jews there believed Paul and Silas and decided to join them. Also, there were some Greek men who worshiped the true God and some important women. A large group of the men and many of the women joined Paul and Silas.
So, brothers and sisters, choose seven of your own men. They must be men that people say are good. They must be full of wisdom and full of the Spirit. {\cf2\super [109]} We will give them this work to do.
Some people honor us, but other people shame us. Some people say good things about us, but other people say bad things. Some people say we are liars, but we speak the truth.
An elder must also have the respect of people who are not in the church. Then he will not be criticized by other people and be caught in the devil’s trap.
God was pleased with those people who lived a long time ago, because they had faith like this.