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Acts 3:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He jumped up, stood on his feet, and started walking! Then he went into the temple with Peter and John, walking, jumping around, and praising God the whole time.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God shows up in your life, you can't help but celebrate.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Acts, which records the early days of the Christian church after Jesus' resurrection, Peter and John encountered a man who had been lame from birth begging at the temple gate called Beautiful. Peter healed him in the name of Jesus, enabling him to stand and walk for the first time, which drew a crowd and provided an opportunity for Peter to proclaim the gospel. This event highlights the apostles' role in continuing Jesus' miraculous works amid the growing church in Jerusalem.

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