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Ananias

"God is gracious"

Acts 5:1

Who they were

Borne by several New Testament figures — the man who baptised Paul, the high priest, and the one who lied to the Holy Spirit. The name itself speaks of grace.

Themes

gracecomplexitybaptismtruth

Read their story

Ananias's story begins in Acts.

The full passage is at Acts 5:1. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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