Acts 9:34 asv — And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.

American Standard Version

"And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose. "

— Acts 9:34, American Standard Version

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Acts 9 — Context

31

So the church throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.

32

And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda.

33

And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied.

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And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose.

35

And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

36

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

37

And it came to pass in those days, that she fell sick, and died: and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber.

Acts 9:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 9:34 say?
Acts 9:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose. ”
Where is Acts 9:34 in the Bible?
Acts 9:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 34.
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 9:34.
What translation should I read Acts 9:34 in?
Acts 9:34 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 9:34?
Acts 9:34 reads (ASV): “And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise, and make thy bed. And straightway he arose. ” 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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