489 B
489 B
But Ananias said
If it is not clear why the word “But” is used here, this could be translated as, “But Ananias was afraid, so he said.”
God answered him
This could be translated as, “To reassure Ananias, God said” to make clear why God said this.
to declare my name
That is, “to teach about me” or, “to make me known.”
for my name
That is, “for me” or, “because of me” or, “because he serves me” or, “because he teaches others about me.”