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Jesus is the Healer
All commentators emphasize that Peter takes no credit for the miracle. He explicitly states, "Jesus Christ heals you," making it clear he is only an instrument. Scholars like Calvin and Gill note that Peter acted with confidence, not on his own whim, but through a divine prompting from the Holy Spirit, ensuring all glory went to Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 9:34
18th Century
Theologian
Makes you whole. Cures you. Peter claimed no power to do it himself. Compare to Acts 3:6, 16; Acts 4:10.
Make your b…
AT Robertson
On Acts 9:34
Healeth (ιατα). Aoristic present middle indicative, heals here and now.
Make thy bed (στρωσον σεαυτω). Fir…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 9:34
19th Century
Bishop
Jesus Christ maketh thee whole.—Better, Jesus the Christ. We note the same anxiety to disclaim any personal powe…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 9:34
Peter’s words, “Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat,” express in Greek the idea that “this moment Jesus Christ heals you.” Aen…
John Calvin
On Acts 9:34
16th Century
Theologian
Jesus Christ maketh thee whole. It is certain that the apostles would never have attempted to perform miracles unless they had first been …
John Gill
On Acts 9:34
17th Century
Pastor
And Peter said to him, Aeneas
He called him by his name, which he might without divine revelation know, though he wa…
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…