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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.”