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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 9:35

18th Century

Theologian

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…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Acts 9:35

Sharon (Σαρωνα). The Plain of Sharon, not a town. Thirty miles long from Joppa to Caesarea.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Acts 9:35

19th Century

Bishop

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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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 9:35

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

John Calvin

On Acts 9:35

16th Century

Theologian

And all those. His meaning is that the miracle was proclaimed widely and was known throughout the whole city. For when Scripture says

John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 9:35

17th Century

Pastor

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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Matthew Henry

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…