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Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed <a href="/nlt/acts/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> and listening as Paul preached. Looking straight at him, Paul realized he had faith to be healed. <a href="/esv/acts/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> He listened to Paul speaking. And Paul, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be made well, <a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. <a href="/blb/acts/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> This man heard Paul speaking, who having looked intently at him and having seen that he has faith to be healed, <a href="/kjv/acts/14.htm">King James Bible</a> The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/nkjv/acts/14.htm">New King James Version</a> This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/nasb_/acts/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> This man was listening to Paul as he spoke. Paul looked at him intently and saw that he had faith to be made well, <a href="/nasb/acts/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, who, when he had fixed his gaze on him and had seen that he had faith to be made well, <a href="/nasb77/acts/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, who, when he had fixed his gaze upon him, and had seen that he had faith to be made well, <a href="/lsb/acts/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> This man listened to Paul as he spoke, who, when he fixed his gaze on him and saw that he had faith to be saved from being lame, <a href="/amp/acts/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This man was listening to Paul as he spoke, and Paul looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/csb/acts/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He listened as Paul spoke. After looking directly at him and seeing that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/hcsb/acts/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and heard Paul speaking. After observing him closely and seeing that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/asv/acts/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> The same heard Paul speaking, who, fastening his eyes upon him, and seeing that he had faith to be made whole, <a href="/cev/acts/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The man was listening to Paul speak, when Paul saw that he had faith in Jesus and could be healed. So he looked straight at the man <a href="/erv/acts/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> The same heard Paul speaking: who, fastening his eyes upon him, and seeing that he had faith to be made whole, <a href="/gwt/acts/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He listened to what Paul was saying. Paul observed him closely and saw that the man believed he could be made well. <a href="/gnt/acts/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> He sat there and listened to Paul's words. Paul saw that he believed and could be healed, so he looked straight at him <a href="/isv/acts/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> He was listening to Paul as he spoke. Paul watched him closely, and when he saw that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/msb/acts/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. <a href="/net/acts/14.htm">NET Bible</a> This man was listening to Paul as he was speaking. When Paul stared intently at him and saw he had faith to be healed, <a href="/nheb/acts/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He was listening to Paul speaking, who, fastening eyes on him, and seeing that he had faith to be made whole, <a href="/wbt/acts/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The same heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/wey/acts/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After this man had listened to one of Paul's sermons, the Apostle, looking steadily at him and perceiving that he had faith to be cured, <a href="/web/acts/14.htm">World English Bible</a> He was listening to Paul speaking, who, fastening eyes on him and seeing that he had faith to be made whole, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> this one was hearing Paul speaking, who, having steadfastly beheld him, and having seen that he has faith to be saved, <a href="/blb/acts/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> This man heard Paul speaking, who having looked intently at him and having seen that he has faith to be healed, <a href="/ylt/acts/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> this one was hearing Paul speaking, who, having stedfastly beheld him, and having seen that he hath faith to be saved, <a href="/slt/acts/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He having heard Paul speaking, who having looked intently upon him, and seen that he has faith to be cured,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> This same heard Paul speaking. Who looking upon him, and seeing that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/cpdv/acts/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 14:8>This man heard Paul speaking. And Paul, gazing at him intently, and perceiving that he had faith, so that he might be healed, <a href="/nabre/acts/14.htm">New American Bible</a> He listened to Paul speaking, who looked intently at him, saw that he had the faith to be healed, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He listened to Paul as he was speaking. And Paul, looking at him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He heard Paul speak; and when Paul saw him and perceived that there was faith in him to be healed, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> This one heard Paulus speaking and when Paulus saw him, and it was known that he had faith to receive salvation,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> This man heard Paul speak, who, looking earnestly on him, and seeing that he had faith to be saved, <a href="/godbey/acts/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> He heard Paul speaking, who fixing his attention on him, and seeing that he had faith to be saved, <a href="/haweis/acts/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> this person heard Paul speaking; who fixing his eyes on him, and discovering that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/mace/acts/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> one day he heard Paul preach, who fixing his eyes upon him, and perceiving that he expected to be cured, <a href="/wey/acts/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> After this man had listened to one of Paul's sermons, the Apostle, looking steadily at him and perceiving that he had faith to be cured, <a href="/worrell/acts/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The same was hearing Paul speaking, who, looking intently on him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/worsley/acts/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> This man heard Paul speaking; who looking earnestly at him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, <a href="/parallel/acts/14-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=4637" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/14.htm">The Visit to Lystra and Derbe</a> 8In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. 9<a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">This man</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkousen (V-AIA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">was listening to</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalountos (V-PPA-GMS) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">the words of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/816.htm" title="816: atenisas (V-APA-NMS) -- To direct my gaze, look steadily. From a compound of a and teino; to gaze intently.">looked intently</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">at him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">he had</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistin (N-AFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōthēnai (V-ANP) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">to be healed.</a> 10In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/3-4.htm">Acts 3:4-8</a> Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter. / So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. / 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!” ... <a href="/matthew/9-28.htm">Matthew 9:28-30</a> 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.” / And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!” <a href="/mark/10-51.htm">Mark 10:51-52</a> “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. <a href="/luke/18-41.htm">Luke 18:41-43</a> “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.” / Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. <a href="/john/5-6.htm">John 5:6-9</a> 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.” ... <a href="/acts/3-16.htm">Acts 3:16</a> By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence. <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Acts 9:34</a> “Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up, <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a> God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> 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. <a href="/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15</a> And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-5</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/psalms/103-2.htm">Psalm 103:2-3</a> Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— / He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, <a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a> saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The same heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,who.<a href="/acts/3-4.htm">Acts 3:4</a> And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.he had.<a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Matthew 8:10</a> When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.<a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Matthew 9:22,28,29</a> But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour… <a href="/matthew/13-58.htm">Matthew 13:58</a> And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Apostle</a> <a href="/acts/9-7.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/luke/20-17.htm">Directly</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/acts/13-9.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Fastening</a> <a href="/acts/13-9.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/acts/13-9.htm">Gaze</a> <a href="/acts/8-7.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/acts/14-7.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Steadfastly</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Steadily</a> <a href="/acts/13-9.htm">Stedfastly</a> <a href="/acts/13-49.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/22-21.htm">Apostle</a> <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/genesis/30-38.htm">Directly</a> <a href="/acts/15-13.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/acts/22-13.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Fastening</a> <a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Gaze</a> <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/14-11.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Paul's</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Perceiving</a> <a href="/acts/14-25.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/14-12.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Steadfastly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">Steadily</a> <a href="/acts/23-1.htm">Stedfastly</a> <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 14</div>1. <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are persecuted from Iconium.</a> 8. <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">At Lystra Paul heals a cripple, whereupon they are reputed as gods.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Paul is stoned.</a> 21. <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">They pass through various churches, confirming the disciples in faith and patience.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Returning to Antioch, they report what God had done with them.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/14.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/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>This man was listening to the words of Paul The man in question is a crippled individual in Lystra, a city in the region of Galatia. Listening to Paul indicates an openness to the gospel message, which Paul was preaching. The act of listening is significant in biblical narratives, often preceding faith and healing (<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>). Lystra was a pagan city, and the presence of Paul and Barnabas there highlights the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish communities.who looked intently at him Paul's intense gaze suggests discernment and spiritual insight. This mirrors other instances in Scripture where spiritual leaders perceive deeper truths (<a href="/acts/3-4.htm">Acts 3:4</a>). The ability to discern faith or spiritual readiness is a gift of the Holy Spirit, as seen in other biblical accounts where Jesus or the apostles recognize faith in individuals (<a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Mark 5:30-34</a>).and saw that he had faith to be healed Faith is a recurring theme in the New Testament as a prerequisite for healing (<a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Matthew 9:22</a>). The man's faith, though not verbally expressed, is evident to Paul, indicating that faith can be perceived through spiritual insight. This aligns with the biblical principle that faith, even as small as a mustard seed, can lead to miraculous outcomes (<a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a>). The healing that follows is a testament to the power of faith and the authority given to the apostles to perform signs and wonders in Jesus' name (<a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> An apostle and missionary, Paul is the central figure in this passage. He is actively preaching the Gospel and performing miracles through the power of the Holy Spirit. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lame_man.htm">The Lame Man</a> A man who had been crippled from birth, he is the recipient of the miracle. His faith is recognized by Paul, which leads to his healing. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lystra.htm">Lystra</a> A city in the region of Lycaonia, where Paul and Barnabas were preaching. It is significant as a place where the Gospel was being spread to Gentiles. 4. <a href="/topical/h/healing.htm">Healing</a> The miraculous event that occurs as a result of the man's faith and Paul's recognition of it. This healing serves as a testament to the power of faith and the work of the Holy Spirit. 5. <a href="/topical/f/faith.htm">Faith</a> A key element in this passage, faith is the catalyst for the miracle. The man's faith is seen by Paul, which prompts the healing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_faith.htm">The Power of Faith</a> Faith is not just belief but an active trust in God's power and promises. The lame man's faith was evident to Paul, leading to his healing. We should cultivate a faith that is visible and active. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_faith_in_others.htm">Recognizing Faith in Others</a> Paul discerned the man's faith, which teaches us to be attentive to the spiritual state of those around us. We should encourage and support the faith of others, recognizing its potential to bring about transformation. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit empowers believers to perform acts that testify to God's power. We should seek the Spirit's guidance and empowerment in our daily lives to be effective witnesses for Christ. <a href="/topical/m/miracles_as_a_testament_to_the_gospel.htm">Miracles as a Testament to the Gospel</a> Miracles in the New Testament often accompany the preaching of the Gospel, serving as a testament to its truth. We should be open to God's miraculous work in our lives as a means to glorify Him and spread the Gospel. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_healing.htm">Faith and Healing</a> While not all physical ailments are healed in this life, faith plays a crucial role in spiritual healing and wholeness. We should trust God for both physical and spiritual healing, according to His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 14</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sin_ignorance.htm">Who were the three biblical men named Ananias?</a> <a href="/q/must_christians_believe_in_miracles.htm">Must Christians believe in miracles?</a> <a href="/q/where's_proof_believers_do_greater_works.htm">John 14:12 - Where is the evidence today that believers consistently perform 'greater works' than Jesus did?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_lord's_prayer's_meaning.htm">Is speaking in tongues required for Christian salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Who stedfastly beholding him.--We note once more the recurrence of the characteristic word and look. (See Note on <a href="/acts/13-9.htm" title="Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him.">Acts 13:9</a>.)Perceiving that he had faith to be healed.--Here, as so often, as if it were the general, though not the universal, law of miraculous working (see Notes on <a href="/mark/10-23.htm" title="And Jesus looked round about, and said to his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!">Mark 10:23</a>), faith is pre-supposed as the condition. It follows from this, no less than from the tense of the verb, "used to listen to Paul as he spoke," that he had for some days been among St. Paul's hearers, had heard the gospel of the death and resurrection of Jesus, and had found that such a Saviour met his every need. All this the Apostle read, with that earnest gaze of his, in the man's upward look.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Speaking for speak, A.V.; fastening his eyes upon for stedfastly beholding, A.V. (see above, <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">Acts 1:10</a>; <a href="/acts/3-4.htm">Acts 3:4</a>, etc.); seeing for perceiving, A.V.; made whole for healed, A.V. Heard. The force of the imperfect ἤκουε would, perhaps, be better given by "listened" to Paul speaking. There is great resemblance between this miracle of healing, and that of the lame man laid at the gate of the temple, who was healed by Peter (<a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Acts 3:2-10</a>), and, not unnaturally, considerable identity of expression in the narratives. Both men were lame from their birth; the apostles fastened their eyes upon both; both, when healed, leaped and walked; and in both cases the miracle 'had a great effect upon the multitudes who beheld it. Zeller (vol. it. p. 6), with characteristic recklessness, infers that "this narrative was, merely in imitation of the early miraculous story of Peter;" and so relegates both it and the subsequent narrative to the regions of fable. <a href="/commentaries/acts/14-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>This [man] οὗτος (houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. was listening to ἤκουσεν (ēkousen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the words of λαλοῦντος (lalountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. Paul, Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. looked intently ἀτενίσας (atenisas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_816.htm">Strong's 816: </a> To direct my gaze, look steadily. From a compound of a and teino; to gaze intently. at him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. saw ἰδὼν (idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. he had ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. faith πίστιν (pistin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. to be healed. σωθῆναι (sōthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> To save, heal, preserve, rescue. 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