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All who lived at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
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Miracles Point to Jesus
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize that the healing of Aeneas was not an end in itself. Its true purpose was to demonstrate the power and grace of Jesus, causing people to 'turn to the Lord.' The ultimate goal of any miracle is to draw people into a relationship with Christ, not just to marvel at the event.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And all. The mass, or body of the people. The affliction of the man had been long, and was probably well known; the miracle would be celeb…
Sharon (Σαρωνα). The Plain of Sharon, not a town. Thirty miles long from Joppa to Caesarea.
19th Century
Anglican
All that dwelt at Lydda and Saron.—The latter name indicates a district rather than a town. The presence of the article w…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
And all those. His meaning is that the miracle was proclaimed widely and was known throughout the whole city. For when Scripture says …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron Saron, which is here joined to Lydda, is the name of a fruitful country on the borders o…
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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…
