New International VersionTaking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.
New Living TranslationThen Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened.
English Standard VersionAnd he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.
Berean Standard BibleTaking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.
Berean Literal BibleAnd having taken him by the right hand, he raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were strengthened.
King James BibleAnd he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength.
New King James VersionAnd he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
New American Standard BibleAnd grasping him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.
NASB 1995And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.
NASB 1977And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.
Amplified BibleThen he seized the man’s right hand with a firm grip and raised him up. And at once his feet and ankles became strong and steady,
Christian Standard BibleThen, taking him by the right hand he raised him up, and at once his feet and ankles became strong.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen, taking him by the right hand he raised him up, and at once his feet and ankles became strong.
American Standard VersionAnd he took him by the right hand, and raised him up: and immediately his feet and his ankle-bones received strength.
Contemporary English VersionPeter then took him by the right hand and helped him up. At once the man's feet and ankles became strong,
English Revised VersionAnd he took him by the right hand, and raised him up: and immediately his feet and his ankle-bones received strength.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationPeter took hold of the man's right hand and began to help him up. Immediately, the man's feet and ankles became strong.
Good News TranslationThen he took him by his right hand and helped him up. At once the man's feet and ankles became strong;
International Standard VersionThen Peter took hold of his right hand and began to help him up. Immediately his feet and ankles became strong,
NET BibleThen Peter took hold of him by the right hand and raised him up, and at once the man's feet and ankles were made strong.
New Heart English BibleHe took him by the right hand, and raised him up. Immediately his feet and his ankle bones received strength.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
Weymouth New TestamentThen taking his hand Peter lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were strengthened. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTaking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.
World English BibleHe took him by the right hand and raised him up. Immediately his feet and his ankle bones received strength. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd having seized him by the right hand, he raised [him] up, and instantly his feet and ankles were strengthened,
Berean Literal BibleAnd having taken him by the right hand, he raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were strengthened.
Young's Literal Translation And having seized him by the right hand, he raised him up, and presently his feet and ankles were strengthened,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd having taken him by the right hand, he raised: and immediately his feet and ankles were rendered firm. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd taking him by the right hand, he lifted him up, and forthwith his feet and soles received strength.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd taking him by the right hand, he lifted him up. And immediately his legs and feet were strengthened.
New American BibleThen Peter took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles grew strong.
New Revised Standard VersionAnd he took him by the right hand and raised him up; and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he took him by the right hand and lifted him up; and in that very hour his legs and his feet received strength.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd he seized his right hand and raised him up, and in that moment, his legs and his feet were restored. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he took him by his right hand and raised him up: and immediately his feet and ankles received strength.
Godbey New TestamentAnd taking him by the right hand he raised him up; and immediately the bottoms of his feet and his ankle-bones were strengthened.
Haweis New TestamentAnd taking him by the right hand, he raised him up: and immediately his feet and ancles were restored to strength.
Mace New Testamentand taking him by the right hand, he lift him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones received strength.
Weymouth New TestamentThen taking his hand Peter lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were strengthened.
Worrell New TestamentAnd, seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and instantly his feet and ankles were strengthened;
Worsley New TestamentAnd taking him by the right hand, he raised him up: and immediately his feet and ancles were strengthened:
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Context A Lame Man Walks… 6But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” 7Takinghimby therighthand,Peter helped him up,andat oncethe man’sfeetandankleswere made strong.8He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.…
Cross References Isaiah 35:6Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.
Matthew 9:6-7But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And the man got up and went home.
Luke 5:24-25But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins…” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.
John 5:8-9Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day,
Mark 2:11-12“I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” / And immediately the man got up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of them all. As a result, they were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
Luke 7:22So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
Matthew 11:5The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
John 9:6-7When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.
Acts 14:8-10In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. / This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. / In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.
Acts 9:34“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,
Isaiah 40:31But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
Psalm 146:8the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Matthew 15:30-31Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.
Luke 13:13Then He placed His hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and began to glorify God.
Treasury of Scripture And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. Acts 9:41 And he gave herhis hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. Mark 1:31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. Mark 5:41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. Jump to Previous AnkleAnklesBonesFeetHandHelpedImmediatelyInstantlyLiftedPeterRaisedReceivedRightSeizedSeizingStraightStrengthStrengthenedStrongJump to Next AnkleAnklesBonesFeetHandHelpedImmediatelyInstantlyLiftedPeterRaisedReceivedRightSeizedSeizingStraightStrengthStrengthenedStrongActs 3 1.Peter preaching to the people that came to see a lame man restored to his feet,12.professes the cure to have been wrought by God, and his son Jesus;13.withal reprehending them for crucifying Jesus;17.which because they did it through ignorance,18.and that thereby were fulfilled God's determinate counsel, and the Scriptures,19.he exhorts them by repentance and faith to seek remission of their sins through Jesus.Taking him by the right handThis gesture signifies compassion and personal involvement. In biblical times, the right hand often symbolized power and authority ( Isaiah 41:10). Peter's action reflects Jesus' own ministry, where He frequently touched those He healed ( Mark 1:41). The act of taking the man by the hand also demonstrates faith in action, as Peter physically engages with the man, trusting in the power of Jesus to heal. Peter helped him up
Peter's assistance highlights the role of the apostles in continuing Jesus' work on earth. This act of helping the man up is symbolic of spiritual elevation and restoration. It mirrors the mission of the early church to lift people from spiritual and physical despair. The apostles were empowered by the Holy Spirit to perform miracles, as seen inActs 2:43, which served as a testament to the truth of their message. and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong
The immediate healing underscores the miraculous nature of the event, emphasizing the divine power at work. This instantaneous strengthening of the man's feet and ankles fulfills the prophecy ofIsaiah 35:6, where the lame will leap like a deer. It also serves as a type of spiritual healing and restoration available through Christ, illustrating the transformative power of faith. The physical healing is a sign pointing to the greater spiritual healing that Jesus offers to all who believe. Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his boldness in preaching the gospel. In this passage, he demonstrates faith and the power of the Holy Spirit by healing a lame man. 2. The Lame ManA man who had been lame from birth, sitting at the temple gate called Beautiful, seeking alms. His healing is a testament to the power of Jesus' name and the faith of the apostles. 3. JohnAnother apostle present with Peter during this event. He is a witness to the miracle and a partner in ministry. 4. The Temple Gate Called BeautifulA significant location in Jerusalem where the lame man was healed. It was a place of worship and gathering, making the miracle a public testimony to many. 5. The Healing EventThis miraculous healing serves as a sign of the apostles' authority and the power of Jesus' resurrection, drawing attention to the message of salvation. Teaching Points Faith in ActionPeter's act of taking the man by the hand demonstrates faith in Jesus' power to heal. Believers are called to act in faith, trusting in God's ability to work through them. The Power of Jesus' NameThe healing underscores the authority and power inherent in the name of Jesus. Christians are encouraged to pray and minister in His name, expecting God to move. Public TestimonyThe miracle at the temple gate was a public demonstration of God's power, leading to opportunities for witness. Believers should be open to how God might use their lives as a testimony to others. Compassion and BoldnessPeter's willingness to engage with the lame man shows compassion and boldness. Christians are called to approach others with love and courage, offering hope and help. Transformation and RestorationThe immediate strengthening of the man's feet and ankles symbolizes the transformative power of Christ. Believers can experience and offer this restoration in various aspects of life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Acts 3:7?
2.How does Acts 3:7 demonstrate the power of faith in Jesus' name?
3.What role does Peter's faith play in the healing in Acts 3:7?
4.How can we apply the apostles' boldness in Acts 3:7 to our lives?
5.Which Old Testament miracles parallel the healing in Acts 3:7?
6.How does Acts 3:7 encourage us to trust in God's miraculous power today?
7.How does Acts 3:7 demonstrate the power of faith in healing?
8.What historical evidence supports the miracle described in Acts 3:7?
9.How does Acts 3:7 challenge modern views on miracles?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 3?
11.How does one walk, leap, and praise God simultaneously?
12.Do appearances reflect true character?
13.How does Acts 14:19’s account of Paul surviving stoning align with historical or medical plausibility?
14.(Acts 4:4) How historically credible is the claim that about five thousand people converted on the spot?What Does Acts 3:7 Mean Taking him by the right hand• Scripture often links the right hand with power and blessing (Isaiah 41:13;Psalm 16:11); by seizing that hand, Peter physically conveys both. • The personal touch echoes Jesus’ own ministry: “So He went to her, took her hand, and helped her up” (Mark 1:31). • This gesture signals compassion, not mere spectacle—just as inLuke 8:54 when Jesus “took her by the hand” before raising Jairus’s daughter. • It also invites immediate participation from the lame man, preparing him to respond in faith.
Peter helped him up• Peter acts on the authority Christ gave inActs 1:8 and models bold obedience like inMatthew 14:29 when Peter himself stepped out of the boat. • Lifting the man before evidence of healing risks embarrassment unless Peter is certain of God’s will—paralleling Elijah’s confidence in1 Kings 17:21-22. • The man’s cooperation mirrors other faith-responses: “Jesus said to him, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’” (John 5:8). • The church today is called to similar hands-on ministry, trusting the Lord to supply the power (James 2:15-16).
At once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong• The miracle is instant and complete, like the leper cleansed “immediately” inMatthew 8:3 or Aeneas healed “at once” inActs 9:34. • Luke the physician notes the specific strengthening of “feet and ankles,” underscoring physical reality, not symbolism. • God reverses lifelong disability in a moment, fulfilling promises such asIsaiah 35:6: “Then the lame will leap like a deer.” • The sudden strength propels praise (v. 8) and opens a gospel door for Peter to preach Christ (vv. 12-26).
summaryActs 3:7 shows divine power flowing through a willing servant. Peter’s compassionate touch, bold lift, and the Lord’s immediate healing combine to display Jesus’ risen authority. The verse invites believers to extend faithful hands, confident that God still strengthens the helpless and magnifies His Son through acts of obedient love. (7) His feet.--Better, his soles. The precision with which the process is described is characteristic of the medical historian. Both this term and the "ankle bones" employed are more or less technical, as is also the word rendered "received strength," literally, were consolidated,the flaccid tissues and muscles being rendered firm and vigorous. Verse 7.- Raised for lifted, A.V.; his ankle-bones for ancle bones, A.V. St. Luke's medical knowledge discerns the cause of the lameness - a weakness in the anklebones.
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Greek Takingπιάσας(piasas)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4084:Probably another form of biazo; to squeeze, i.e. Seize (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture).himαὐτὸν(auton)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.by theτῆς(tēs)Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.rightδεξιᾶς(dexias)Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1188:On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.hand,χειρὸς(cheiros)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495:A hand.[Peter] helped him up,ἤγειρεν(ēgeiren)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1453:(a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.andδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.at onceπαραχρῆμα(parachrēma)Adverb
Strong's 3916:Instantly, immediately, on the spot. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly.[the man’s]αὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.feetβάσεις(baseis)Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 939:A step; hence: a foot. From baino; a pace, i.e. the foot.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.anklesσφυδρά(sphydra)Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4974:The ankle bone. Neuter of a presumed derivative probably of the same as sphaira; the ankle.were strengthened.ἐστερεώθησαν(estereōthēsan)Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4732:To strengthen, confirm, establish, settle. From stereos; to solidify, i.e. Confirm.
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