Acts 3:11

Italian 2020 (La Sacra Bibbia Versione Riveduta 2020 (R2))

E mentre egli teneva stretti a sé Pietro e Giovanni, tutto il popolo, attonito, accorse a loro al portico detto di Salomone.

Cosa significa?

In this verse from Acts, a man who was previously lame and had been healed by Peter and John holds onto them as all the people rush to gather around in Solomon's Porch, amazed at what happened.

Spiegato ai bambini

Imagine if your friend couldn't walk but then suddenly they could. Everyone would want to know how it happened! That’s like what happened here: a man who used to be lame got healed and everyone wanted to see what was going on.

Contesto storico

This verse is from the book of Acts, written by Luke around 60-80 AD. It describes events where Peter and John are healing people in Jerusalem, which was culturally significant as it demonstrated the power of Jesus' teachings to the Jewish audience.

Applicazione per oggi

In modern times, this can be likened to when a community comes together after an incredible act of kindness or miracle. For instance, if someone who has been chronically ill suddenly gets well and everyone in their neighborhood hears about it, they might gather around out of wonder and curiosity.

Argomenti

• faith
• healing
• miracles
• community response
• signs and wonders
• amazement

Versetti correlati

• Exodus 4:1-9
• John 20:30-31
• Acts 5:12-16
• Luke 8:43-48
• Matthew 9:27-31

Letture consigliate

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Domande frequenti

Why did everyone gather around Peter and John after the healing?

The crowd was amazed at the sudden healing of a man who couldn’t walk. They rushed to see what had happened because such miracles were rare and demonstrated the power of God.

What is Solomon's Porch mentioned in Acts 3:11?

Solomon's Porch was part of the Temple complex in Jerusalem, known as a colonnade or covered walkway. It served as a gathering place for people to discuss and witness events.

How did Peter and John respond to the crowd?

The text does not explicitly mention their response here, but later verses suggest they used this opportunity to preach about Jesus and His resurrection.

What does Acts 3:11 teach us about miracles?

This verse shows that miracles can draw attention and wonder from people. They serve as powerful signs of God’s presence and the authority of His messengers, leading to opportunities for sharing faith.