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Paul continues to speak.
Then he said
"Then Ananias said"
his will
"what God is planning and will cause to happen"
why are you waiting?
Alternate translation: "Do not wait!" or "Do not delay!" (UDB). This is a rhetorical question used to exhort Paul to be baptized. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
wash away your sins
As washing one's body removes dirt, calling on the name of Jesus for forgiveness cleanses one's inner being from sin. "ask forgiveness for your sins." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)