Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Acts 22:12 - English Standard Version 2016 “And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived 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, |
Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.”
And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women.
Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.
through honor and dishonor, through slander and praise. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true;
Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.
Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.