Acts 3:5 net — So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.

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"So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them."

— Acts 3:5, NET Bible

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Acts 3 — Context

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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.

3

When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple courts, he asked them for money.

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Peter looked directly at him(as did John) and said,“Look at us!”

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So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.

6

But Peter said,“I have no silver or gold, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, stand up and walk!”

7

Then Peter took hold of him by the right hand and raised him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong.

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He jumped up, stood and began walking around, and he entered the temple courts with them, walking and leaping and praising God.

Acts 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 3:5 say?
Acts 3:5 in the NET Bible reads: “So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.”
Where is Acts 3:5 in the Bible?
Acts 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read Acts 3:5 in?
Acts 3:5 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 3:5?
Acts 3:5 reads (NET): “So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.” 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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