Acts 9:34

"There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden for eight years because he was paralyzed."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights Aeneas's long-term suffering and underscores his desperate need for divine intervention. His paralysis not only affected his physical state but likely also his social interactions and daily life, emphasizing the broader themes of healing and liberation that permeate Acts.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 34. Maketh the whole. Cures thee. Peter claimed no power to do it himself. Comp. Ac 3:6,16; 4:10. Make thy bed. This would show that he was truly healed. Comp. Mt 9:6; Mr 2:9,11; Joh 5:11,12 {h} "maketh thee whole" Ac 3:6,16; 4:10 {*} "whole" "well" __________________________________________________________________

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