Key Figures — Acts 3

4 figures

Peter
Apostle and leader in the early church.
Peter performs a miraculous healing of a lame man at the temple gate called Beautiful, and delivers a sermon explaining the power of Jesus' name and calling for repentance.
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John
Apostle and companion of Peter.
John accompanies Peter to the temple and witnesses the healing of the lame man, supporting Peter's ministry.
Related passages
- John Chapter 1 (John as a disciple of Jesus)
- Acts Chapter 4 (John with Peter before the Sanhedrin)
Lame Man
Recipient of healing at the temple gate.
A man lame from birth is healed by Peter in the name of Jesus, leading to amazement among the people and providing an opportunity for Peter to preach.
Related passages
- Acts Chapter 4 (The aftermath of the healing)
- John Chapter 9 (Healing of the man born blind)
Jesus Christ
The source of power for the healing and the focus of Peter's sermon.
Peter attributes the healing to the power of Jesus' name, emphasizing Jesus as the prophesied Messiah and calling the people to faith and repentance.
Related passages
- Isaiah Chapter 53 (Prophecy of the suffering servant)
- Luke Chapter 24 (Jesus explains the Scriptures concerning Himself)

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