Acts 3:10
What does Acts 3:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 3:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 3:10 means
The people recognized the man as the very beggar who daily sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, accustomed to asking for alms. This identification fueled their profound sense of wonder and amazement at what had transpired. Their familiarity with his previous condition made his instantaneous healing all the more astonishing, leading to a natural and widespread astonishment that validated the miracle as authentic and supernatural.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and they took knowledge of him, that it was he that sat for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and they took knowledge of him, that it was he that sat for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they saw that it was the man who made requests for money at the door of the Temple, and they were full of wonder and surprise at what had taken place.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862they were knowing him also that this it was who for a kindness was sitting at the Beautiful gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what hath happened to him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they knew him, that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened to him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and they recognised him, that it was he who sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
Context
Building on the crowd's observation, this verse explains their reaction. The people's recognition of the former beggar is a critical detail, as it personalizes the miracle and validates its authenticity. Their astonishment sets the emotional tone for the scene, creating an attentive audience for Peter and laying the groundwork for his upcoming explanation and sermon, which will capitalize on this shared experience of wonder.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 9:43
And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,
- Acts 4:14
And seeing the man that was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
- John 5:20
For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and greater works than these will he show him, that ye may marvel.
- Luke 4:36
And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
- Acts 2:12
And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
- John 9:18
The Jews therefore did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and had received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight,
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