Acts 3:6
What does Acts 3:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 3:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 3:6 means
Peter declared his lack of material wealth, stating he possessed neither silver nor gold. However, he then offered the man what he *did* have: the power inherent in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. With authority, Peter commanded the man to walk, invoking the very name of Jesus as the source of this miraculous ability. This highlights that the apostles' power came not from personal resources, but from their association with the resurrected Christ.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Peter said, I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up on your feet.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Peter said, `Silver and gold I have none, but what I have, that I give to thee; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and be walking.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But Peter said: Silver and gold I have none; but what I have, I give thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, arise and walk.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Peter said, Silver and gold I have not; but what I have, this give I to thee: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazaraean rise up and walk.
Context
This verse delivers the pivotal moment of the miracle. Peter’s declaration immediately disabuses the man of his financial expectations, redirecting his focus. By invoking the name of Jesus Christ, Peter reveals the true source of power behind the upcoming healing, setting up the supernatural event that will radically transform the lame man's life and draw public attention to Jesus.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 2:36
Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified.
- John 19:19
And Pilate wrote a title also, and put it on the cross. And there was written, JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
- Mark 16:17
And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
- Acts 4:10
be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even in him doth this man stand here before you whole.
- 2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.
- Matthew 7:22
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?
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