Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. New Living Translation As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. English Standard Version And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Berean Standard Bible And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. Berean Literal Bible And a certain man was being carried, being lame from his mother's womb, whom they placed every day at the temple gate called Beautiful to ask for alms from those going into the temple, King James Bible And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; New King James Version And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; New American Standard Bible And a man who had been unable to walk from birth was being carried, whom they used to set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, in order for him to beg for charitable gifts from those entering the temple grounds. NASB 1995 And a man who had been lame from his mother’s womb was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, in order to beg alms of those who were entering the temple. NASB 1977 And a certain man who had been lame from his mother’s womb was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, in order to beg alms of those who were entering the temple. Legacy Standard Bible And a man who had been lame from his mother’s womb was being carried, whom they used to set down daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, in order to beg alms of those who were entering the temple. Amplified Bible and a man who had been unable to walk from birth was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at that gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, so that he could beg alms from those entering the temple. Christian Standard Bible A man who was lame from birth was being carried there. He was placed each day at the temple gate called Beautiful, so that he could beg from those entering the temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible And a man who was lame from birth was carried there and placed every day at the temple gate called Beautiful, so he could beg from those entering the temple complex. American Standard Version And a certain man that was lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the door of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; Contemporary English Version A man who had been born lame was being carried to the temple door. Each day he was placed beside this door, known as the Beautiful Gate. He sat there and begged from the people who were going in. English Revised Version And a certain man that was lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the door of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; GOD'S WORD® Translation At the same time, a man who had been lame from birth was being carried by some men. Every day these men would put the lame man at a gate in the temple courtyard. The gate was called Beautiful Gate. There he would beg for handouts from people going into the courtyard. Good News Translation There at the Beautiful Gate, as it was called, was a man who had been lame all his life. Every day he was carried to the gate to beg for money from the people who were going into the Temple. International Standard Version Now a man who had been crippled from birth was being carried in. Every day people would lay him at what was called the Beautiful Gate so that he could beg from those who were going into the Temple. Majority Standard Bible And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. NET Bible And a man lame from birth was being carried up, who was placed at the temple gate called "the Beautiful Gate" every day so he could beg for money from those going into the temple courts. New Heart English Bible A certain man who was lame from his mother's womb was being carried, whom they put daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask gifts for the needy of those who entered into the temple. Webster's Bible Translation And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple. Weymouth New Testament some men were carrying there one who had been lame from birth, whom they were wont to place every day close to the Beautiful Gate (as it was called) World English Bible A certain man who was lame from his mother’s womb was being carried, whom they laid daily at the door of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask gifts for the needy of those who entered into the temple. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand a certain man, being lame from the womb of his mother, was being carried, whom they were laying every day at the gate of the temple, called Beautiful, to ask a kindness from those entering into the temple, Berean Literal Bible And a certain man was being carried, being lame from his mother's womb, whom they placed every day at the temple gate called Beautiful to ask for alms from those going into the temple, Young's Literal Translation and a certain man, being lame from the womb of his mother, was being carried, whom they were laying every day at the gate of the temple, called Beautiful, to ask a kindness from those entering into the temple, Smith's Literal Translation And a certain man, being lame from his mother's womb, was carried, whom they set in the day at the door of the temple called Beautiful, to ask alms from those going into the temple; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd a certain man who was lame from his mother's womb, was carried: whom they laid every day at the gate of the temple, which is called Beautiful, that he might ask alms of them that went into the temple. Catholic Public Domain Version And a certain man, who was lame from his mother’s womb, was being carried in. They would lay him every day at the gate of the temple, which is called the Beautiful, so that he might request alms from those entering into the temple. New American Bible And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of the temple called “the Beautiful Gate” every day to beg for alms from the people who entered the temple. New Revised Standard Version And a man lame from birth was being carried in. People would lay him daily at the gate of the temple called the Beautiful Gate so that he could ask for alms from those entering the temple. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold a certain man, lame from his mother’s womb, was carried by men who were accustomed to bring him and lay him at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful so that he might ask alms from those who entered into the temple. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Behold, men who were keeping an appointment were carrying one man crippled from his mother's womb, bringing and placing him at the gate of The Temple, which is called Shappira, to be asking charity from those entering The Temple. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd a certain man, lame from his mother's womb, was carried along, whom they laid daily at that gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, that he might ask charity of those who were going into the temple. Godbey New Testament And a certain man, being lame from his mother's womb was habitually carried, whom they placed daily at the gate of the temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of those entering into the temple; Haweis New Testament when a certain man who was lame from his mother?s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of those who were entering into the temple; Mace New Testament they were carrying a man who had been lame from his birth, one whom they daily laid at the gate of the temple called, Beauty-gate, to ask alms of those that pass'd into the temple. Weymouth New Testament some men were carrying there one who had been lame from birth, whom they were wont to place every day close to the Beautiful Gate (as it was called) Worrell New Testament And a certain man, lame from his mother's womb, was being carried along, whom they were wont to lay daily at the gate of the temple?which was called "Beautiful"?to ask alms of those entering the temple; Worsley New Testament And a certain man who had been lame from his birth was carried along; whom they laid every day at the gate of the temple, which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of those that were going into the temple: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lame Man Walks1One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. 3When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money.… Cross References John 9:1-7 Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. ... Luke 16:20-21 And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. Matthew 21:14 The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them. Mark 10:46-52 Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road. / When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” / Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” ... Luke 18:35-43 As Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting beside the road, begging. / When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. / “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him. ... John 5:2-9 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool with five covered colonnades, which in Hebrew is called Bethesda. / On these walkways lay a great number of the sick, the blind, the lame, and the paralyzed. / For from time to time an angel descended into the pool and stirred the water. As soon as the water was stirred, the first to enter the pool would be healed of his disease. ... Matthew 9:1-8 Jesus got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town. / Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.” / On seeing this, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming!” ... Luke 5:18-26 Just then some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They tried to bring him inside to set him before Jesus, / but they could not find a way through the crowd. So they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. / When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” ... Isaiah 35:6 Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Isaiah 53:4-5 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Psalm 146:8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. Matthew 11:5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Luke 7:22 So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. 2 Samuel 9:3 So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” 2 Kings 5:1-14 Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. / At this time the Arameans had gone out in bands and had taken a young girl from the land of Israel, and she was serving Naaman’s wife. / She said to her mistress, “If only my master would go to the prophet who is in Samaria, he would cure him of his leprosy.” ... Treasury of Scripture And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; lame. Acts 4:22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. Acts 14:8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: John 1:9-30 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world… whom. Luke 16:20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, which. Acts 3:10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. to ask. Acts 10:4,31 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God… Luke 18:35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: John 9:8 The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? Jump to Previous Alms Beautiful Beg Birth Carried Carrying Close Courts Crippled Daily Door Entered Entering Gate Gifts Laid Lame Mother's Needy Order Power Temple Used Womb WontJump to Next Alms Beautiful Beg Birth Carried Carrying Close Courts Crippled Daily Door Entered Entering Gate Gifts Laid Lame Mother's Needy Order Power Temple Used Womb WontActs 3 1. Peter preaching to the people that came to see a lame man restored to his feet,12. professes the cure to have been wrought by God, and his son Jesus; 13. withal reprehending them for crucifying Jesus; 17. which because they did it through ignorance, 18. and that thereby were fulfilled God's determinate counsel, and the Scriptures, 19. he exhorts them by repentance and faith to seek remission of their sins through Jesus. And a man who was lame from birth This phrase introduces a man with a congenital condition, emphasizing the severity and permanence of his disability. In biblical times, physical ailments were often seen as a result of sin or divine judgment, yet this man's condition from birth suggests innocence and evokes compassion. His lifelong disability sets the stage for a miraculous healing, highlighting the power of God. This mirrors other biblical accounts of healing, such as the man born blind in John 9, where Jesus clarifies that the condition was not due to sin but for the works of God to be displayed. was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lame ManA man who was lame from birth and was carried daily to the temple gate called Beautiful to beg for alms from those entering the temple. 2. Peter and John Two of Jesus' apostles who were going up to the temple at the time of prayer, around three in the afternoon. 3. The Temple Gate Called Beautiful A specific gate of the temple in Jerusalem where the lame man was placed to beg. This gate was likely a prominent and well-trafficked location, making it strategic for begging. 4. The Temple The central place of worship for the Jewish people in Jerusalem, where daily prayers and sacrifices were conducted. 5. The Event of Healing The encounter between Peter, John, and the lame man, which leads to a miraculous healing, demonstrating the power of Jesus' name. Teaching Points The Power of Jesus' NameThe healing of the lame man underscores the authority and power inherent in the name of Jesus. Believers are reminded of the transformative power available through faith in Christ. Faith and Expectation The lame man expected to receive something from Peter and John, though he anticipated alms. This teaches us to approach God with expectation, knowing He can provide beyond our immediate needs. Compassion and Action Peter and John’s response to the lame man’s plight demonstrates the importance of compassion leading to action. Christians are called to be attentive to the needs around them and to act in love. The Role of the Church in Healing The church is called to be a place of healing and restoration, both spiritually and physically, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Witnessing Through Miracles The miracle served as a powerful witness to the people, drawing attention to the message of the gospel. Believers are encouraged to let their lives be a testimony to God’s power and grace.(2) A certain man lame from his mother's womb.--The careful record of the duration of his suffering is more or less characteristic of St. Luke (Luke 9:33; Luke 14:8). The minuteness in this narrative suggests the thought that St. Luke's informant may have been the cripple himself. Was carried.--Better, was being carried. The gate of the temple which is called Beautiful.--Literally, door, though "gate" is used in Acts 3:10. No gate of this name is mentioned by other writers, but it was probably identical either (1) with the gate of Nicanor (so called, according to one tradition, because the hand of the great enemy of Judah had been nailed to it as a trophy), which was the main eastern entrance of the inner court (Stanley's Jewish Church, iii. p. 323); or (2) the Susa gate, also on the eastern side, and named in memory of the old historical connection between Judah and Persia, leading into the outer court of the women. The latter was of fine Corinthian brass, so massive that twenty men were required to open or shut it (Jos. Wars, v. 5, ? 3). To ask alms of them that entered into the temple.--The approaches of the Temple, like those of modern mosques, were commonly thronged with the blind, lame, and other mendicants. (Comp. John 9:8.) The practice was common at Constantinople in the time of Chrysostom, and has prevailed largely throughout Christendom. . . . Verse 2. - That was lame for lame, A.V.; door for gate, A.V. Door. If any distinction is intended between the θύρα here and the πύλη of ver. 10 (which is not certain, as θύρα is often used for a gate), we must understand θύρα of the double doors of the gate described by Josephus. Perhaps the lame man leant against one of the open doors. Which is called Beautiful. It is not certain what gate this was. In the 'Dictionary of the Bible' it is described as "the great eastern gate leading from the court of the women to the upper court," following apparently Josephus, 'De Bell. Jud.,' 5. 5:3. But it is impossible to reconcile Josephus's two accounts - that in the 'Bell. Jud.,' 5:05. and that in 'Ant. Jud.,' 15. 11. In the former he says distinctly that there were ten gates - four on the north, four on the south, and two on the east. In the latter he says there were three gates on the north, three on the south, and one on the east. In the former he says that fifteen steps led up from the women's enclosure to the great gate, exactly opposite the gate of the temple itself (ἄντικρυ τῆς τοῦ ναοῦ πυλῆς); in the latter he says very distinctly that women were allowed to enter through the great gate on the east. With such discrepancies in the description of the only eye-witness whose evidence has been preserved, it is impossible to speak with certainly. But it seems probable that there were two gates on the east - one the beautiful and costly gate of Corinthian brass, elaborately described by Josephus, through which the women did pass; the other the greater gate, just opposite to and above the beautiful gate (ἡ ὑπὲρ τὴν Κορινθίαν), leading from the court of the women to the inner court; and that Josephus has confounded one with the other in his descriptions. Anyhow, the beautiful gate was probably on the east. Its correct name is said to be the gate of Nicanor. The temple. It must be remembered that the whole platform, including the porches, and the courts of the Gentiles and of the women, and the outer court and the court of the priests, was called τὸ ἱερόν; the actual house was called ὁ ναός; that part of the ἱερόν to which only Israelites were admitted, was called τὸ ἅγιον. Josephus also divides the precincts into the first, second, and third ἱερόν. The description of this lame man laid at the gate of the temple to ask alms is very similar to that in Luke 16:20 of Lazarus laid at the rich man's gate; only that the word for laid is in St. Luke ἐπέβλητο, and here is ἐτίθουν.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαί (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. a τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. man ἀνὴρ (anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. who was ὑπάρχων (hyparchōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5225: To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). lame χωλὸς (chōlos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5560: Lame, deprived of a foot, limping. Apparently a primary word; 'halt', i.e. Limping. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. birth κοιλίας (koilias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2836: From koilos; a cavity, i.e. the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart. was being carried ἐβαστάζετο (ebastazeto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 941: Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively. [to] πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple ἱεροῦ (hierou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2411: Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. gate θύραν (thyran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2374: (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. called λεγομένην (legomenēn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Beautiful, Ὡραίαν (Hōraian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5611: Fair, beautiful, blooming. From hora; belonging to the right hour or season, i.e. flourishing (figuratively). [where] he was put ἐτίθουν (etithoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. every καθ’ (kath’) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). day ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. to beg αἰτεῖν (aitein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. from παρὰ (para) Preposition Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. those τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. entering εἰσπορευομένων (eisporeuomenōn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1531: To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple courts. ἱερόν (hieron) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2411: Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. Links Acts 3:2 NIVActs 3:2 NLT Acts 3:2 ESV Acts 3:2 NASB Acts 3:2 KJV Acts 3:2 BibleApps.com Acts 3:2 Biblia Paralela Acts 3:2 Chinese Bible Acts 3:2 French Bible Acts 3:2 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 3:2 A certain man who was lame (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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