en_tn/act/22/14.md

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)