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Peter Heals the Lame Man at the Temple

Cited scripture

  • Acts 3:2 — 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;
  • Acts 3:6 — Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
  • Acts 3:7 — And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
  • Acts 3:8 — And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

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3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

Historic voices touch this

6 passages from 6 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

  • Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 1 passage
  • Homilies on Matthew · 1 passage
  • Homilies on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
  • Homilies on the Epistle to the Romans · 1 passage
  • Homilies on the First Epistle to the Corinthians · 1 passage
  • Homilies on the Epistle to the Hebrews · 1 passage