Acts 9:32
What does Acts 9:32 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 9:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 9:32 means
The narrative shifts focus to Peter, who was traveling throughout various regions, ministering to the saints. He came to Lydda, a city in the plain of Sharon, where a community of believers resided. This detail establishes Peter's active role in pastoral care and evangelism beyond Jerusalem. His journey underscores the expanding geographical reach of the early church and sets the stage for the miraculous healing that will take place there, confirming his apostolic authority.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And it came about that while Peter was going through all parts of the country he came to the saints who were living at Lydda.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And it came to pass that Peter passing throughout all <FI>quarters<Fi> , came down also unto the saints who were dwelling at Lydda,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And it came to pass that Peter, as he passed through, visiting all, came to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Now it came to pass that Peter, passing through all [quarters], descended also to the saints who inhabited Lydda.
Context
Following the general peace and growth of the church in verse 31, this verse initiates a new segment focusing on Peter's ministry. His journey to Lydda marks a geographical expansion of the church's influence and apostolic activity. This establishment of Peter in Lydda sets the immediate context for his miraculous healing of Aeneas, demonstrating God's power through him.
v.31So the church throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.
v.32This passage
v.33And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 8:25
They therefore, when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
- Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
- Acts 9:13
But Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many of this man, how much evil he did to thy saints at Jerusalem:
- Psalms 16:3
As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
- Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
- Acts 8:14
Now when the apostles that were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
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