Ananias wasn't too keen on meeting Saul, because he had heard a lot about him. "Saul's the one who has been making life miserable for Christians in Jerusalem!" said Ananias, "He is a powerful man. He could have me bound with ropes, and thrown in prison!" "Don't be afraid" said Jesus, "I have chosen him to do great things for me. He will take the gospel to many nations, and to kings and rulers, and the people of Israel."