Acts 3:8
What does Acts 3:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 3:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 3:8 means
Empowered by newfound strength, the man leapt to his feet, stood, and began to walk, demonstrating his complete healing. He then accompanied Peter and John into the temple, where his joy was expressed through continued walking, leaping, and praising God. His exuberant actions were a natural outpouring of gratitude for his miraculous restoration, serving as a public testimony to all who witnessed him.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And leaping up, he stood, and began to walk; and he entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And leaping up, he stood, and began to walk; and he entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And, jumping up, he got on to his feet and went into the Temple with them, walking and jumping and giving praise to God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and springing up, he stood, and was walking, and did enter with them into the temple, walking and springing, and praising God;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he leaping up, stood and walked and went in with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And leaping up he stood and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praisingGod.
Context
This verse vividly portrays the immediate and joyful aftermath of the healing. The man's exuberant actions of leaping, walking, and praising God confirm the completeness of his restoration. These highly visible actions, performed within the public space of the temple, directly lead into the crowd's reaction, thus building momentum towards the gathering of people and Peter's evangelistic sermon.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 18:43
And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
- Isaiah 35:6
Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
- John 5:14
Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing befall thee.
- Psalms 103:1
Bless Jehovah, O my soul; And all that is within me, blesshis holy name.
- John 5:8
Jesus saith unto him, Arise, take up thy bed, and walk.
- Psalms 107:20
He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.
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