What did Jesus tell Ananias about Saul in Acts 9:15?
In Acts 9:15, the Lord Jesus told Ananias to go his way because Saul of Tarsus is a chosen vessel unto Him, to bear His name before the Gentiles. The context presents this as surprising, since Saul had been known for authority to bind those calling on Jesus' name.
Les teaches that in Acts 9:15, while Ananias is in Damascus, the Lord Jesus speaks from heaven and says, 'Go thy way, for he, Saul of Tarsus, is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before thee Gentiles.' Les emphasizes that this calling is striking because Saul had been the one who thought Jesus was an imposter and a blasphemer, and Ananias had heard of Saul's authority to bind all who call on Jesus' name. Les also notes that people are shaken when he says Jesus never ministered to Gentiles with one or two exceptions, and he challenges listeners to show from Scripture where Jesus had any concert with Gentiles.
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
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What did the Lord say to Ananias about Saul's calling?
The Lord answered Ananias by telling him to go, because Saul is a chosen vessel unto Him, to bear His name before the Gentiles.
Why did the Lord tell Ananias to go to Saul?
The Lord told Ananias to go and not argue because Saul is a chosen vessel unto Him.