New International VersionHe jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.
New Living TranslationHe jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them.
English Standard VersionAnd leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
Berean Standard BibleHe sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.
Berean Literal BibleAnd leaping up, he stood and began walking, and he entered into the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
King James BibleAnd he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
New King James VersionSo he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.
New American Standard BibleAnd leaping up, he stood and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
NASB 1995With a leap he stood upright and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
NASB 1977And with a leap, he stood upright and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd leaping up, he stood upright and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
Amplified Bibleand with a leap he stood up and began to walk; and he went into the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
Christian Standard BibleSo he jumped up and started to walk, and he entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSo he jumped up, stood, and started to walk, and he entered the temple complex with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.
American Standard VersionAnd leaping up, he stood, and began to walk; and he entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Contemporary English Versionand he jumped up and started walking. He went with Peter and John into the temple, walking and jumping and praising God.
English Revised VersionAnd leaping up, he stood, and began to walk; and he entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationSpringing to his feet, he stood up and started to walk. He went with Peter and John into the temple courtyard. The man was walking, jumping, and praising God.
Good News Translationhe jumped up, stood on his feet, and started walking around. Then he went into the Temple with them, walking and jumping and praising God.
International Standard Versionand he sprang to his feet, stood up, and began to walk. Then he went with them into the Temple, walking, jumping, and praising God.
NET BibleHe jumped up, stood and began walking around, and he entered the temple courts with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
New Heart English BibleLeaping up, he stood, and began to walk. He entered with them into the temple, walking, leaping, and praising God.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Weymouth New TestamentLeaping up, he stood upright and began to walk, and went into the Temple with them, walking, leaping, and praising God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.
World English BibleLeaping up, he stood and began to walk. He entered with them into the temple, walking, leaping, and praising God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand springing up, he stood, and was walking, and entered with them into the temple, walking and springing, and praising God;
Berean Literal BibleAnd leaping up, he stood and began walking, and he entered into the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
Young's Literal Translation and springing up, he stood, and was walking, and did enter with them into the temple, walking and springing, and praising God;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd springing forth he stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and springing, and praising God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he leaping up, stood, and walked, and went in with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd leaping up, he stood and walked around. And he entered with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God.
New American BibleHe leaped up, stood, and walked around, and went into the temple with them, walking and jumping and praising God.
New Revised Standard VersionJumping up, he stood and began to walk, and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he, leaping up, stood and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd he jumped, stood and walked and entered with them into The Temple as he was walking and jumping and praising God. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd leaping up, he stood and walked, and went with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God.
Godbey New TestamentAnd leaping out, he stood, and continued to walk around, and came into the temple with them, walking around and leaping, and praising God.
Haweis New TestamentAnd springing up he stood on his feet, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Mace New Testamentso that he fell a leaping, and walking, and entred with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Weymouth New TestamentLeaping up, he stood upright and began to walk, and went into the Temple with them, walking, leaping, and praising God.
Worrell New Testamentand, leaping forth, he stood, and was walking about; and he entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Worsley New Testamentand leaping up he stood firm, and walked; and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context A Lame Man Walks… 7Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. 8He sprangto his feetandbegan to walk.Thenhe wentwiththemintothetemple courts,walkingandleapingandpraisingGod.9When all the people saw him walking 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 21:14The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them.
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.
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,
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.
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!”
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.
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 5:25And immediately the man stood up before them, took what he had been lying on, and went home glorifying God.
Mark 10:52“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
Luke 17:14-15When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. / When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice.
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.
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 30:11You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
Treasury of Scripture And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. he. Acts 14:10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. Isaiah 35:6 Then shall the lameman leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. Luke 6:23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your rewardis great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. praising. Psalm 103:1,2A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me,bless his holy name… Psalm 107:20-22 He sent his word, and healed them, and deliveredthem from their destructions… Luke 17:15-18 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, … Jump to Previous CourtsEnterEnteredFeetJumpedJumpingLeapingPraisingSpringingStoodTempleUprightWalkWalkedWalkingJump to Next CourtsEnterEnteredFeetJumpedJumpingLeapingPraisingSpringingStoodTempleUprightWalkWalkedWalkingActs 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.He sprang to his feet and began to walk.This phrase captures the miraculous healing of a man who had been lame from birth. The immediate response of the man, springing to his feet, signifies the completeness and instant nature of the miracle performed by Peter through the power of Jesus Christ. This act fulfills the prophecy in Isaiah 35:6, which speaks of the lame leaping like a deer, symbolizing the coming of the Messianic age. The healing serves as a testament to the authority of the apostles and the power of the Holy Spirit working through them, as promised by Jesus in Acts 1:8. Then he went with them into the temple courts,
The temple courts were a central place of worship and gathering for the Jewish people in Jerusalem. By entering the temple courts, the healed man not only demonstrates his physical restoration but also his reintegration into the religious community from which his disability had marginalized him. This act signifies the breaking down of barriers and the inclusivity of the Gospel message. The temple, being the heart of Jewish religious life, underscores the significance of the miracle as a public testimony to the power of Jesus' name. walking and leaping and praising God.
The man's actions of walking and leaping are a direct fulfillment of the joy and liberation prophesied inIsaiah 35:6. His praise to God highlights the appropriate response to divine intervention and healing. This expression of gratitude and worship points to the ultimate purpose of miracles: to glorify God and draw attention to His sovereignty and grace. The public nature of his praise serves as a witness to those present, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies through His ministry. Persons / Places / Events 1. Peter and JohnApostles of Jesus Christ who were instrumental in the early church. They were on their way to the temple when they encountered the lame man. 2. The Lame ManA man who had been lame from birth, sitting at the temple gate called Beautiful, asking for alms. His healing is the central miracle in this passage. 3. The Temple CourtsThe location where the miracle took place. It was a central place of worship and gathering for the Jewish people in Jerusalem. 4. The MiracleThe healing of the lame man, which was performed by the power of Jesus Christ through Peter, demonstrating the continuation of Jesus' ministry through His apostles. 5. The CrowdWitnesses to the miracle, their amazement and subsequent gathering provided Peter an opportunity to preach the gospel. Teaching Points Faith in ActionThe lame man's response to Peter's command to walk demonstrates faith. We are called to respond in faith to God's promises and commands in our lives. The Power of Jesus' NameThe miracle was performed in the name of Jesus Christ, highlighting the authority and power vested in His name. Believers are encouraged to pray and act in Jesus' name. Witnessing OpportunitiesThe miracle led to a gathering of people, providing an opportunity for Peter to share the gospel. We should be attentive to opportunities to witness in our daily lives. Joyful PraiseThe man's response of walking, leaping, and praising God is a model for how we should respond to God's work in our lives—with joy and public praise. Community and WorshipThe healed man immediately joined the apostles in the temple courts, emphasizing the importance of community and worship in the believer's life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Acts 3:8?
2.How does Acts 3:8 demonstrate the power of faith in Jesus Christ?
3.What role does Peter play in the healing miracle of Acts 3:8?
4.How can we apply the joy of the healed man in our worship?
5.What Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled through the miracle in Acts 3:8?
6.How does the healed man's response encourage us to share our testimonies today?
7.How does Acts 3:8 demonstrate the power of faith in healing?
8.What is the significance of the man walking and leaping in Acts 3:8?
9.How does Acts 3:8 reflect the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 3?
11.How does one walk, leap, and praise God simultaneously?
12.What lessons does the adulterous woman's story teach us?
13.What is God's throne?
14.Acts 3:2–10: How can this miracle be scientifically explained if the man was lame from birth?What Does Acts 3:8 Mean He sprang to his feet• The man’s response is instant. Peter’s command inActs 3:6–7 is no mere suggestion; the risen Jesus truly heals through His apostles. •Acts 14:10 records Paul saying, “Stand up on your feet!” and a crippled man likewise jumps up—another literal, public proof that the Lord’s power is real and present. •Mark 1:31 shows Jesus lifting Peter’s mother-in-law; “the fever left her, and she began to serve.” Whether the need is sickness or lameness, Scripture consistently depicts immediate, complete results when God intervenes.
And began to walk• He does not wobble or stumble. Brand-new strength and coordination appear at once, highlighting a miracle, not a slow recovery. •Isaiah 35:6 foretold, “Then the lame will leap like a deer,” a prophecy visibly fulfilled here. • InJohn 5:8-9 the paralytic hears, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk,” and does so at once.Acts 3:8 echoes that pattern, underlining that Jesus’ ministry continues through His Spirit-filled church.
Then he went with them into the temple courts• Instead of rushing home, the healed man joins Peter and John in worship. Genuine encounters with God propel people toward His presence. •Psalm 100:4 urges, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.” The man lives out that command physically and immediately. •Ephesians 2:19 reminds believers that through Christ we are “fellow citizens of God’s household,” welcomed into sacred space. The former beggar now experiences that privilege firsthand.
Walking and leaping• Luke piles up action verbs to paint uncontainable vitality. Each step testifies: “I’m really whole!” •Malachi 4:2 pictures the righteous “leaping like calves from the stall” when the Sun of Righteousness rises—joy expressed in movement. •Luke 6:23 tells disciples to “leap for joy” when they’re blessed; physical exuberance is a fitting response to God’s favor.
Praising God• Healing leads to worship, not self-promotion. Every observer is directed heavenward. •Luke 17:15-16 shows the cleansed leper returning “glorifying God with a loud voice.” Likewise,Luke 18:43 records a blind man who “followed Him, glorifying God; and all the people… gave praise to God.”Acts 3:8 continues that consistent biblical pattern. •Psalm 150 calls everything that has breath to praise the Lord; this man’s newly restored legs and lungs join that chorus.
summaryActs 3:8 is a vivid, literal snapshot of complete restoration: instant strength, confident walking, exuberant leaping, and heartfelt praise. The scene fulfills Old Testament promises, demonstrates Jesus’ ongoing power through His church, and models the right response to God’s saving grace—public, joyful worship that points everyone to Him. (8) And he leaping up stood.--The verb is a compound form of that in the LXX. version of Isaiah 35:6--"The lame shall leap as a hart." First there was the upward leap in the new consciousness of power; then the successful effort to stand for the first time in his life; then he "began to walk," and went on step by step; then the two-fold mode of motion, Verse 8.- And leaping up, he stood, and began to walk, for and he, leaping up, stood and walked, A.V.; he entered for entered, A.V. Into the temple ( τὸ ἱερόν). He passed through the gate, and mounted the fifteen steps which led into the ἄγιον (see note to ver. 2).
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Greek He sprangἐξαλλόμενος(exallomenos)Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1814:To leap up (for joy). From ek and hallomai; to spring forth.to his feetἔστη(estē)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2476:A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.began to walk.περιεπάτει(periepatei)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4043:From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.Thenκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.he wentεἰσῆλθεν(eisēlthen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1525:To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.withσὺν(syn)Preposition
Strong's 4862:With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.themαὐτοῖς(autois)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
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.intoεἰς(eis)Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.theτὸ(to)Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.temple [courts],ἱερὸν(hieron)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2411:Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.walkingπεριπατῶν(peripatōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4043:From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.leapingἁλλόμενος(hallomenos)Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 242:To leap, leap up; of water: To spring up, bubble up.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.praisingαἰνῶν(ainōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 134:To praise. From ainos; to praise.God.Θεόν(Theon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.
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