Acts 3:7 nasb — And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.

NASB

"And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened."

— Acts 3:7, NASB

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Acts 3 — Context

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But Peter, along with John, fixed his gaze on him and said, "Look at us!"

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And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

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But Peter said, "I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene--walk!"

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And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.

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With a leap he stood upright and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.

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And all the people saw him walking and praising God;

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and they were taking note of him as being the one who used to sit at the Beautiful Gate of the temple to beg alms, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Acts 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 3:7 say?
Acts 3:7 in the NASB reads: “And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.”
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 (NASB): “And seizing him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.” 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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