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A Single Leap of Faith
Scholars highlight the original Greek to paint a vivid picture. The man didn't just get up; he "leaped up" in a single, explosive bound and then began to walk around. This wasn't a gradual recovery but an instantaneous and complete healing, demonstrating the immediate power of God's word when met with faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 14:10
18th Century
Theologian
Said with a loud voice. See Barnes on John 11:43.
And he leaped. See Barnes on Acts 3:8; compare to Isaiah 35:6.
AT Robertson
On Acts 14:10
Upright (ορθος). Predicate adjective. In this sense Galen and Hippocrates frequently use ορθος (erect, straight). Paul spoke in a …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 14:10
19th Century
Bishop
Stand upright on thy feet.—What may be called the modus operandi of the miracle reminds us of that of the paraly…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 14:10
Lystra was an ancient Lycaonian village whose origins are unknown. Caesar Augustus turned it into a Roman colony in 6 B. C., and, by bringing army …
John Calvin
On Acts 14:10
16th Century
Theologian
He said with a loud voice. Many old books, and those of great credit, add, I say to you in the name of Jesus Christ, and surely w…
John Gill
On Acts 14:10
17th Century
Pastor
Said with a loud voice
Not only that the man, but that all might hear and attend to the miracle about to be wrought:…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 14:8–18
17th Century
Minister
All things are possible to those who believe. When we have faith, that most precious gift of God, we shall be delivered from the spiritual helpless…