Acts 3:9 web — All the people saw him walking and praising God.

World English Bible

"All the people saw him walking and praising God."

— Acts 3:9, World English Bible

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Acts 3 — Context

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But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"

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He took him by the right hand, and raised him up. Immediately his feet and his ankle bones received strength.

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Leaping up, he stood, and began to walk. He entered with them into the temple, walking, leaping, and praising God.

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All the people saw him walking and praising God.

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They recognized him, that it was he who used to sit begging for gifts for the needy at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. They were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

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As the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

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When Peter saw it, he responded to the people, "You men of Israel, why do you marvel at this man? Why do you fasten your eyes on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him walk?

Acts 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 3:9 say?
Acts 3:9 in the World English Bible reads: “All the people saw him walking and praising God.”
Where is Acts 3:9 in the Bible?
Acts 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Acts 3:9 in?
Acts 3:9 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 3:9?
Acts 3:9 reads (WEB): “All the people saw him walking and praising God.” 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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