Acts 9:35
What does Acts 9:35 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 9:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 9:35 means
The news of Aeneas's miraculous healing spread quickly throughout Lydda and the surrounding region of Sharon. As a result, "all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord." This mass conversion indicates the powerful evangelistic impact of miraculous signs. The healing served as undeniable evidence of God's power and the truth of the Gospel, drawing many people to faith in Jesus Christ.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And all those living in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and were turned to the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and all those dwelling at Lydda, and Saron saw him, and did turn to the Lord.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him: who were converted to the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And all who inhabited Lydda and the Saron saw him, who turned to the Lord.
Context
This verse describes the widespread positive impact of Aeneas's healing (verse 34). The communal witnessing of the miracle and the subsequent mass conversion highlight the power of divine intervention in evangelism. This successful outcome establishes a pattern of ministry and sets the stage for Peter's next miraculous act in the nearby city of Joppa, further expanding the church's reach.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Chronicles 5:16
And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in its towns, and in all the suburbs of Sharon, as far as their borders.
- Acts 19:20
So mightily grew the word of the Lord and prevailed.
- Lamentations 3:40
Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Jehovah.
- Joel 2:13
and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto Jehovah your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
- Luke 1:16
And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord their God.
- Isaiah 31:6
Turn ye unto him from whom ye have deeply revolted, O children of Israel.
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