Matthew Henry Commentary Acts 9:32-35

"And it came to pass, as Peter went throughout all parts, he came down also to the saints that dwelt at Lydda. And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had kept his bed eight years; for he was palsied. And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ healeth thee: arise and make thy bed. And straightway he arose. And all that dwelt at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord." — Acts 9:32-35 (ASV)

Christians are saints, or holy people; not only the eminent ones, as Saint Peter and Saint Paul, but every sincere professor of the faith of Christ.

Christ chose patients whose diseases were incurable by natural means, to show how desperate the case of fallen mankind was. When we were completely without strength, like this poor man, He sent His word to heal us.

Peter does not pretend to heal by any power of his own, but directs Eneas to look up to Christ for help.

Let no one say that because it is Christ who, by the power of His grace, works all our works in us, we therefore have no work, no duty to do. For though Jesus Christ makes you whole, you must still arise and use the power He gives you.