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Acts 14:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

He called out loudly, 'Get up on your feet!' And the man jumped up and started walking around.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes breakthrough happens in one powerful moment, from sitting still to jumping with joy.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, the Apostle Paul and his companion Barnabas were on a missionary journey through Asia Minor, preaching the Gospel in various cities. In Lystra, Paul encountered a man who had been lame from birth and, perceiving his faith, commanded him to stand up in a loud voice, resulting in an immediate healing. This miracle highlighted the power of God working through the early church and sparked reactions from the local people, who initially misunderstood it as divine intervention from pagan gods.

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