Acts 14:8 kjv — And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walk…

King James Version

"And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:"

— Acts 14:8, King James Version

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Acts 14 — Context

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And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,

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They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

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And there they preached the gospel.

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And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:

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The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,

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

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And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

Acts 14:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 14:8 say?
Acts 14:8 in the King James Version reads: “And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:”
Where is Acts 14:8 in the Bible?
Acts 14:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 14, verse 8.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 14:8.
What translation should I read Acts 14:8 in?
Acts 14:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 14:8?
Acts 14:8 reads (KJV): “And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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