Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and pious, waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Ruach ha-Kodesh was on him.
Acts 22:12 - Tree of Life Version Then a certain Ananias—a devout man according to the Torah, well spoken of by all the Jewish people 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, |
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and pious, waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Ruach ha-Kodesh was on him.
And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well-spoken of by all the Jewish people, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear a message from you.”
Some of them were convinced and became attached to Paul and Silas, as were a large number of the God-fearing Greeks and no small number of the leading women.
So, brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this duty.
through honor and dishonor, through evil report and good report. We are regarded as deceivers and yet true;
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with those outside, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
Demetrius has a good testimony from everyone, even from the truth itself. We also vouch for him—and you know that our testimony is true.