Acts 3:7 bbe — And he took him by his right hand, lifting him up; and straight away his feet and the bones of his legs became strong,

Bible in Basic English

"And he took him by his right hand, lifting him up; and straight away his feet and the bones of his legs became strong,"

— Acts 3:7, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 3 — Context

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And Peter, looking at him, with John, said, Keep your eyes on us.

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And he gave attention to them, hoping to get something from them.

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But Peter said, I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up on your feet.

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And he took him by his right hand, lifting him up; and straight away his feet and the bones of his legs became strong,

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And, jumping up, he got on to his feet and went into the Temple with them, walking and jumping and giving praise to God.

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And all the people saw him walking and praising God:

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And they saw that it was the man who made requests for money at the door of the Temple, and they were full of wonder and surprise at what had taken place.

Acts 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 3:7 say?
Acts 3:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he took him by his right hand, lifting him up; and straight away his feet and the bones of his legs became strong,”
Where is Acts 3:7 in the Bible?
Acts 3:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 3, verse 7.
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 3:7.
What translation should I read Acts 3:7 in?
Acts 3:7 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 3:7?
Acts 3:7 reads (BBE): “And he took him by his right hand, lifting him up; and straight away his feet and the bones of his legs became strong,” 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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