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A Believer in Need
Commentators note that Aeneas had a Greek name. Based on the context of Peter visiting the 'saints' (v. 32), most scholars conclude he was a Hellenistic (Greek-speaking) Jew who was already a believer. His healing was a ministry within the existing church community.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:33
18th Century
Theologian
Aeneas. This is a Greek name, and he was probably a Hellenist. (See the notes on Acts 6:1).
Sick of the palsy. (See the not…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:33
Aenias (Αινεαν). Old Greek name and so probably a Hellenistic Jew. He was apparently a disciple already (the saint, verse 32). Luk…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 9:33
At Lydda Peter came upon Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. Luke does not say that Aeneas was a Jew nationally or a Christ…
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John Gill
On Acts 9:33
17th Century
Pastor
And there he found a certain man
In a house in that city, into which he entered:
named Aeneas
Matthew Henry
On Acts 9:32–35
17th Century
Minister
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…