Acts 3:12

Translations

Modern

And when Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you surprised by this? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?

Traditional

And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?

Literal

But having seen, Peter answered to the people: “Men, Israelites, why do you wonder at this? Or why do you look intently on us as if by our own power or godliness we have made him to walk?

Latin

Videns autem Petrus, respondit ad populum: Viri Israëlitæ, quid miramini in hoc, aut nos quid intuemini, quasi nostra virtute aut potestate fecerimus hunc ambulare?

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Greek

English

And when Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you surprised by this? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?

Notes

Acts 3:12–26

The speeches in the book of Acts about telling others the good news focus on Jesus, who was put to death on a cross and raised to life. These speeches call people to repent and to place their faith in Jesus as the promised Messiah and the judge God has appointed (2:38; 3:19; 11:18; 17:30; 26:20). They also announce the same good news for the people of Israel and for Gentiles everywhere: there is "peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all" (10:36).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Following Jesus Jerusalem The Good News Message

Events

Peter preaches in Solomon's Porticoc. AD 30

Related verses

2 Corinthians 3:5
Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God.
John 3:27–28
John replied, “A man can receive only what is given him from heaven.
Acts 14:11–15
When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices in the Lycaonian language: “The gods have come down to us in human form!”
Genesis 41:16
“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”
Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
Romans 9:4
…the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.
Acts 10:25–26
As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.
Daniel 2:28–30
But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:
Genesis 40:8
“We both had dreams,” they replied, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.”
Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.
John 7:18
He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.
Acts 13:26
Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 18:15–22

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Alexander Beloved Disciple Book of the Acts of the Apostles Heal, Healing John, the Apostle Passion Peter, the Apostle Power Principalities and Powers

Topics

Christian Minister: Faithful: The Apostles Courage: Personal Bravery: Peter and Other Disciples Humility: Exemplified Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus by the Apostles Miracles: The Who Wrought, Disclaimed all Power of Their Own Religious Zeal: Peter Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Peter Heals the Lame Man at the Gate of

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