Acts 3:7 net — 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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"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."

— Acts 3:7, NET Bible

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Acts 3 — Context

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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.

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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!”

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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.

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All the people saw him walking and praising God,

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and they recognized him as the man who used to sit and ask for donations at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with astonishment 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 NET Bible reads: “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.”
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 (NET): “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.” 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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