Acts 14:10

Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.

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}.

said with a loud voice, “Stand up on your feet!” He jumped up and began to walk.

In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.

said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped up and walked.

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 14:10 (KJV)

Acts 14:10 records a pivotal moment during the Apostle Paul's first missionary journey, demonstrating the powerful confirmation of the Gospel message through miraculous signs. The verse states: "Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked."

Context

This dramatic event unfolds in Lystra, a city in Lycaonia, where Paul and Barnabas had fled after persecution in Iconium. As they preached the Gospel, Paul noticed a man who had been "impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked" (Acts 14:8). Paul, perceiving that the man had faith to be healed (Acts 14:9), commanded him to stand. This miracle immediately follows Paul's discernment of the man's faith, setting the stage for the crowd's extreme reaction in the subsequent verses, where they attempt to worship Paul and Barnabas as gods.

Key Themes

  • Divine Power and Authority: Paul's command is not a suggestion but an authoritative declaration, backed by the power of God. The immediate and complete healing underscores that the power comes from a divine source, not human ability.
  • Faith as a Catalyst: The verse is directly preceded by Paul's perception that the man had "faith to be healed." This highlights the importance of faith, not as a merit earning healing, but as a receptive condition that allows God's power to operate.
  • Confirmation of the Gospel: Miracles like this served as powerful signs, validating the apostles' message and demonstrating that God was indeed working through them. These signs attracted attention and offered undeniable proof of the new covenant's reality.
  • Immediate and Complete Healing: The man's ability to "leaped and walked" immediately after being crippled from birth shows the instantaneous and thorough nature of God's healing touch, much like the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate by Peter.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek phrase for "loud voice" is phōnē megalē (φωνῇ μεγάλῃ), emphasizing the public and authoritative nature of Paul's declaration. The verbs "leaped" (ἥλατο - hēlato) and "walked" (περιεπάτει - periepatē) vividly describe the man's immediate and vigorous response, indicating a full restoration of strength and mobility, not just a partial recovery. This spontaneous action further confirmed the miracle to all witnesses.

Practical Application

Acts 14:10 reminds us of God's enduring power and His ability to perform the miraculous. For believers, it encourages:

  • Bold Proclamation: Paul's public command teaches us to speak God's truth with conviction and authority, trusting in His power to confirm His word.
  • Expectation of God's Work: While not every healing is instantaneous or physical, this passage encourages us to have faith for God to work in extraordinary ways, whether in physical ailments, emotional wounds, or spiritual brokenness.
  • The Purpose of Miracles: These acts of power are ultimately meant to draw attention to God and His saving message, not merely to the miracle-worker. Our focus should always be on Christ, the source of all power and healing.
This verse serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power available through faith in Jesus Christ, demonstrating God's compassion and His desire to make His glory known.

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Cross-References

  • 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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