Acts 9:34
What does Acts 9:34 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 9:34 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 9:34 means
Peter addressed Aeneas directly, stating, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee." He did not claim the power for himself but attributed the healing directly to Jesus Christ. He then commanded Aeneas to rise and make his bed, an act that would demonstrate his complete restoration and ability to care for himself. Immediately, Aeneas arose, illustrating the instant and complete nature of the divine healing, a testament to Jesus' power operating through Peter.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Peter said unto him, Eneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ makes you well: get up and make your bed. And straight away he got up.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Peter said to him, `Aeneas, heal thee doth Jesus the Christ; arise and spread for thyself;' and immediately he rose,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord Jesus Christ healeth thee. Arise and make thy bed. And immediately he arose.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus, the Christ, heals thee: rise up, and make thy couch for thyself. And straightway he rose up.
Context
Following the introduction of Aeneas's long-term paralysis in verse 33, this verse details Peter's direct interaction and the miraculous healing. Peter clearly attributes the power to Jesus, not himself. This immediate and complete healing is the climax of this segment, leading directly to widespread belief and demonstrating to the broader community the power of the Gospel.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 3:6
But 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.
- John 2:11
This beginning of his signs did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
- Matthew 8:3
And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway his leprosy was cleansed.
- 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.
- Acts 16:18
And this she did for many days. But Paul, being sore troubled, turned and said to the spirit, I charge thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And it came out that very hour.
- Acts 3:16
And by faith in his name hath his name made this man strong, whom ye behold and know: yea, the faith which is through him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
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