Acts 3:7

Grasping the lame man by the right hand, Peter lifted him up. Instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong,

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In The King James Version

And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

In Context

6but Peter added, “I have no gold or silver, but I give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk.”

8and, leaping up, he stood and began to walk about, and then went with them into the Temple Courts, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

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Cross References

Mark 5:41Taking her hand, Jesus said to her, “Talitha, koum!” – which means ‘little girl, I am speaking to you – Rise!’

Luke 13:13He placed his hands on her, and she was instantly made straight, and began to praise God.

Matthew Henry on Acts 3:2-12

The Healing of a Cripple. 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of… Read the whole commentary →

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