Why did Ananias hesitate to go to Saul?
Ananias hesitated because he knew Saul's reputation: many had reported the evil Saul had done to the saints, the believers in Jerusalem. He also knew Saul had authority from the chief priests to bind or arrest all who called on the name of Jesus.
Les explains that when the Lord directed Ananias to go to the street called Straight and inquire at the house of Judas for Saul, Ananias knew all about Saul. He told the Lord he had heard by many how much evil Saul had done to the saints, the believers in Jerusalem. Ananias also pointed out that Saul had authority from the chief priests to bind or arrest all that call on the Lord's name. His hesitation rested on Saul's past persecution and his commission to apprehend believers. But the Lord said, 'Go thy way, for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles,' marking a change in format.
Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
More Questions
How did Ananias respond when the Lord told him about Saul?
Ananias answered the Lord by saying he had heard from many how much evil Saul had done to the saints in Jerusalem by persecuting them.
Why was Ananias afraid to go to Saul?
Ananias dreaded going to Saul because Saul had authority from the chief priests to arrest Christians, and Ananias imagined being thrown into a dungeon.
Why did Ananias not want to go to Saul?
Ananias was afraid because Saul had authority from the chief priests to bind all who called on the Lord's name, and he imagined himself being put in a dungeon under Jerusalem.