And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
Luke records only those miracles the Holy Ghost deemed fit to serve the purpose of this sacred history, not every wonder the apostles performed. Peter and John were the principal men, and Luke was particular with them because they presided where he belonged; later he does the same with Paul, giving us specimens of what all the apostles did. Friendship bound these two closer than kinship ever could.
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Commenting on Acts 3:1-11
Peter took him by the right hand, imitating Christ whom he had seen use this same action. He lifted him believing the cure was already done and wanting it made manifest. The lameness lay in the feet and ankle bones, and immediately they received strength.
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Taking his hand was sincere aid and a call to effort, a beautiful image of how God extends help when He commands repentance and belief. The immediate strength in feet long lame proved miraculous power beyond doubt.
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