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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he began to give heed to them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And he began to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he <i>began</i> to give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he <i>began to</i> give them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the man <i>began</i> to pay attention to them, eagerly expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he turned to them, expecting to get something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he turned to them, expecting to get something from them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The man stared at them and thought he was going to get something. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So the man watched them closely. He expected to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So he looked at them, expecting to get something from them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the man watched them closely, expecting to get something from them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So the lame man paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He listened to them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he gave heed to them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So he looked and waited, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He listened to them, expecting to receive something from them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he was giving heed to them, looking to receive something from them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And he began to give heed to them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he was giving heed to them, looking to receive something from them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he fixed his attention upon them, expecting to receive something of them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he looked earnestly upon them, hoping that he should receive something of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he looked intently at them, hoping that he might receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He paid attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he looked at them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he gazed at them, as he had hoped to receive something from them.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he gave heed to them, expecting to receive something from them.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And he gave attention to them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />So he attentively regarded them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />at which he look'd very attentively, expecting to receive something of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So he looked and waited, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And he was giving heed to them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And he fixed <i>his eyes</i> upon them, expecting to receive something from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/3-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=682" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/3.htm">A Lame Man Walks</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1907.htm" title="1907: epeichen (V-IIA-3S) -- From epi and echo; to hold upon, i.e. to retain; to detain; to pay attention to.">the man gave them his attention,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4328.htm" title="4328: prosdokōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To expect, wait for, await, think, anticipate. From pros and dokeuo; to anticipate; by implication, to await.">expecting</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: labein (V-ANA) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">to receive</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">something</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: par’ (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-9.htm">Acts 14:9</a></span><br />This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Luke 6:34-35</a></span><br />And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. / But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6-7</a></span><br />But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. / That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-51.htm">Mark 10:51-52</a></span><br />“What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.” / “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-6.htm">John 5:6-9</a></span><br />When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” / “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am on my way, someone else goes in before me.” / Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-28.htm">Matthew 9:28-29</a></span><br />After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered. / Then He touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-40.htm">Luke 18:40-43</a></span><br />Jesus stopped and directed that the man be brought to Him. When he had come near, Jesus asked him, / “What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.” / “Receive your sight!” Jesus replied. “Your faith has healed you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-11.htm">2 Kings 5:11-14</a></span><br />But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. / Naaman’s servants, however, approached him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed’?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">2 Kings 4:1-7</a></span><br />Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-13.htm">1 Kings 17:13-16</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, / for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” / So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Isaiah 35:4-6</a></span><br />Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” / Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a></span><br />to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he gave heed to them, expecting to receive something of them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/luke/23-51.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/acts/3-4.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/john/10-16.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/luke/24-21.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/acts/3-3.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/john/18-23.htm">Something</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Waited</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/3-23.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/acts/4-28.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/acts/3-22.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Something</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Waited</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/3-1.htm">Peter preaching to the people that came to see a lame man restored to his feet,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/3-12.htm">professes the cure to have been wrought by God, and his son Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/3-13.htm">withal reprehending them for crucifying Jesus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/3-17.htm">which because they did it through ignorance, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/3-18.htm">and that thereby were fulfilled God's determinate counsel, and the Scriptures,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/3-19.htm">he exhorts them by repentance and faith to seek remission of their sins through Jesus.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So the man gave them his attention</b><br>This phrase highlights the beggar's response to Peter and John. In the context of first-century Jerusalem, beggars often sat at the temple gates, relying on alms from worshippers. The man's attention indicates a moment of hope and anticipation. Biblically, giving attention is often a precursor to receiving divine revelation or blessing, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/4-20.htm">Proverbs 4:20</a>, where believers are urged to pay attention to wisdom. This moment foreshadows the miraculous healing that is about to occur, emphasizing the importance of being attentive to God's messengers.<p><b>expecting to receive something from them</b><br>The beggar's expectation was likely for money, as almsgiving was a common practice in Jewish culture, rooted in the Torah's teachings on charity (<a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a>). However, this expectation sets the stage for a deeper spiritual lesson. The man anticipates a material gift, but instead, he receives a miraculous healing, illustrating the theme that God's provision often exceeds human expectations. This reflects <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a>, where God is described as able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. The beggar's expectation also serves as a metaphor for the broader human condition, where people often seek temporary solutions, but God offers eternal transformation through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' twelve apostles, known for his boldness and leadership in the early church. He plays a central role in the events of <a href="/bsb/acts/3.htm">Acts 3</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John</a></b><br>Another of Jesus' apostles, often seen alongside Peter in the early chapters of Acts. He is known for his close relationship with Jesus and his role in the early church.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lame_man.htm">The Lame Man</a></b><br>A man who had been lame from birth, sitting at the temple gate called Beautiful, seeking alms from those entering the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_gate_called_beautiful.htm">The Temple Gate Called Beautiful</a></b><br>A significant location in Jerusalem where the lame man was placed daily to beg. It was a common place for people to gather, making it a strategic location for almsgiving.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_healing.htm">The Event of Healing</a></b><br>This event marks a miraculous healing performed by Peter, through the power of Jesus Christ, which leads to a public proclamation of the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/expectation_and_faith.htm">Expectation and Faith</a></b><br>The lame man's expectation to receive something from Peter and John can be likened to our need to approach God with faith, expecting to receive according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_riches_over_material_wealth.htm">Spiritual Riches Over Material Wealth</a></b><br>While the man expected alms, he received a far greater gift—healing and restoration. This teaches us to value spiritual blessings over material possessions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_jesus'_name.htm">The Power of Jesus' Name</a></b><br>The healing was performed in the name of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the power and authority of Jesus' name in the life of believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_miracles.htm">Witnessing Through Miracles</a></b><br>The miracle served as a testimony to the power of God and opened the door for Peter to preach the gospel, highlighting the role of signs and wonders in evangelism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_and_focus.htm">Attention and Focus</a></b><br>Just as the lame man gave his attention to Peter and John, we are called to focus our attention on God, expecting to receive from Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reflect_during_lent's_40_days.htm">How is original sin linked to Jesus' crucifixion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_peter's_shadow_heal_in_acts_5_15.htm">Did Peter's shadow heal the sick in Acts 5:15?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_acts_14_8-10_claim_a_miracle.htm">How can Acts 14:8-10 claim a miraculous healing with no scientific evidence to support it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_acts_28_3's_viper_bite_explained.htm">How do we reconcile the viper bite in Acts 28:3 with the claim that Malta has no venomous snakes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - From for <span class="accented">of</span>, A.V. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/3-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[So]</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the man] gave them his attention,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπεῖχεν</span> <span class="translit">(epeichen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1907.htm">Strong's 1907: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and echo; to hold upon, i.e. to retain; to detain; to pay attention to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">expecting</span><br /><span class="grk">προσδοκῶν</span> <span class="translit">(prosdokōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4328.htm">Strong's 4328: </a> </span><span class="str2">To expect, wait for, await, think, anticipate. From pros and dokeuo; to anticipate; by implication, to await.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to receive</span><br /><span class="grk">λαβεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(labein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">something</span><br /><span class="grk">τι</span> <span class="translit">(ti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="grk">παρ’</span> <span class="translit">(par’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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