Pentecost Season · Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles: Vigil · Year B
Acts 3:1-10
Peter Heals the Lame Man at the Temple Gate
June 29, 2027
Overview & Insights
"In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk." (Acts 3:6)
At the Beautiful Gate of the temple Peter and John meet a man lame from birth begging for alms. Peter offers not silver or gold but healing in the name of Jesus, and the man leaps up and enters the temple praising God.
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Commentary
Acts 3: A Notable Miracle and Sermon Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the healing and Peter's sermon.
Acts 3 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references verse by verse through Acts 3.
Acts 3:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the healing at the Beautiful Gate in one place.
Barnes' Notes on Acts 3 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole chapter of Acts 3.
Saints Peter and Paul: Reading Study Agape Bible Study
A Catholic reading study for the feast, hearing Peter act in the name of Jesus.
Background & Word Study
Book of Acts Overview (Acts 1-12) BibleProject
An animated overview of the first half of Acts and the early witness in Jerusalem.
Acts 3:1 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the healing account.
Enter the Bible: Acts Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Acts of the Apostles and its narrative arc.
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