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Acts 3:5

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Berean Standard Bible

So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something from them.

Bible in Basic English

And he gave attention to them, hoping to get something from them.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But he looked earnestly upon them, hoping that he should receive something of them.

Free Bible Version

The lame man gave them his full attention, expecting to get something from them.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee gaue heede vnto them, trusting to receiue some thing of them.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

Plain English Version

So the man looked at them. He thought, “I reckon these 2 men will give me some money.”

Translation for Translators

So he looked directly at them, expecting to get some money from them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The lame man looked at them, expecting to receive something from them.

Noah Webster Bible

And he gave heed to them, expecting to receive something from them.

World English Bible

He listened to them, expecting to receive something from them.

Young's Literal Translation

and he was giving heed to them, looking to receive something from them;

Context

A Lame Man Walks

⁴Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter.⁵So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. ⁶But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk! ”

Summary

In Acts 3:5, we see the account of a man who was lame from birth being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful to beg for alms. This man's encounter with Peter and John resulted in a miraculous healing that not only restored his physical ability to walk but also transformed his life. This event showcases the power of God at work through the apostles, demonstrating the authority and compassion of Jesus Christ. It serves as a testimony to the reality of divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's promises through His chosen vessels.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Expecting to receive something of them - Because it was a constant custom for all who entered the temple to carry money with them to give to the treasury, or to the poor, or to both. It was on this ground that the friends of the lame man laid him at the gate of the temple, as this was the most likely place to receive alms.

Acts 3:5

A Lame Man Walks

⁴Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter.⁵So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. ⁶But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk! ”

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Berean Standard Bible

So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something from them.

Bible in Basic English

And he gave attention to them, hoping to get something from them.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But he looked earnestly upon them, hoping that he should receive something of them.

Free Bible Version

The lame man gave them his full attention, expecting to get something from them.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee gaue heede vnto them, trusting to receiue some thing of them.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

Plain English Version

So the man looked at them. He thought, “I reckon these 2 men will give me some money.”

Translation for Translators

So he looked directly at them, expecting to get some money from them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The lame man looked at them, expecting to receive something from them.

Noah Webster Bible

And he gave heed to them, expecting to receive something from them.

World English Bible

He listened to them, expecting to receive something from them.

Young's Literal Translation

and he was giving heed to them, looking to receive something from them;