King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
Complete Jewish Bible:
said with a loud voice, “Stand up on your feet!” He jumped up and began to walk.
Berean Standard Bible:
In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.
American Standard Version:
said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up and walked.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Said{G2036} with a loud{G3173} voice{G5456}, Stand{G450} upright{G3717} on{G1909} thy{G4675} feet{G4228}. And{G2532} he leaped{G242} and{G2532} walked{G4043}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 35:6
- Then shall the lame [man] leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
John 5:8
- Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
John 5:9
- And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.
John 14:12
- ¶ Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
Acts 9:33
- And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.
Acts 9:34
- And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
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.
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Commentary for Acts 14:10
Acts 14:10 is a verse set within the context of the missionary journeys of the Apostles Paul and Barnabas. In this passage, they are in the city of Lystra, where Paul heals a man who had been crippled from birth. The verse captures the moment when Paul, seeing the man has the faith to be healed, commands him to stand up. The command is direct and authoritative, reflecting Paul's apostolic authority and the power of God working through him.
The historical context of this event is significant. Early Christian missionaries like Paul were often met with skepticism and hostility, yet they performed miracles to authenticate their message about Jesus Christ. The healing of the cripple is reminiscent of the acts of Jesus himself, who healed many during his earthly ministry, and it serves to validate Paul's ministry as a continuation of Jesus' work.
The themes present in this verse include faith, divine power, and the transformative impact of the Gospel. The cripple's faith in Paul's message leads to his physical healing, which in turn leads to a spiritual awakening among the people of Lystra. The miracle also underscores the theme of continuity between the ministries of Jesus and the Apostles, showing that the same power that was at work in Jesus' earthly ministry is now at work in his followers.
In summary, Acts 14:10 is a vivid account of a miraculous healing that demonstrates the apostolic authority of Paul, the transformative power of faith, and the continuity of Jesus' healing ministry through his disciples. It reflects the early church's dynamic growth and the role of miracles in confirming the Gospel message during the apostolic age.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω. - Strong's Number: G3173
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέγας
Transliteration: mégas
Pronunciation: meg'-as
Description: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years. - Strong's Number: G5456
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φωνή
Transliteration: phōnḗ
Pronunciation: fo-nay'
Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice. - Strong's Number: G450
There are 145 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνίστημι
Transliteration: anístēmi
Pronunciation: an-is'-tay-mee
Description: from ἀνά and ἵστημι; to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive):--arise, lift up, raise up (again), rise (again), stand up(-right). - Strong's Number: G3717
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀρθός
Transliteration: orthós
Pronunciation: or-thos'
Description: probably from the base of ὄρος; right (as rising), i.e. (perpendicularly) erect (figuratively, honest), or (horizontally) level or direct:--straight, upright. - Strong's Number: G1909
There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπί
Transliteration: epí
Pronunciation: ep-ee'
Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G4675
There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοῦ
Transliteration: soû
Pronunciation: soo
Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy. - Strong's Number: G4228
There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πούς
Transliteration: poús
Pronunciation: pooce
Description: a primary word; a "foot" (figuratively or literally):--foot(-stool). - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G242
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἅλλομαι
Transliteration: hállomai
Pronunciation: hal'-lom-ahee
Description: middle voice of apparently a primary verb; to jump; figuratively, to gush:--leap, spring up. - Strong's Number: G4043
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιπατέω
Transliteration: peripatéō
Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
Description: from περί and πατέω; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):--go, be occupied with, walk (about).