And there sat, &c. To the general account of the apostle's labours given above, the historian here subjoins a particular relation of some memorable events which happened at Lystra. There sat a man impotent in his feet Disabled, as the word is, to that degree, that it was impossible he should set his feet to the ground, or lay any stress upon them; being As was well known, a cripple from his mother's womb. This same man heard Paul speak Having, it seems, been laid in some place of public resort, to beg alms of such as passed by, near where Paul was discoursing; who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving By the ardour and humility expressed in his countenance, or by the gift of discerning spirits which he possessed; that he had faith to be healed Had a degree of confidence in his soul, that the Jesus whom Paul preached could and would heal him: Paul probably finding at the same time in himself that the power of Christ was to be displayed on this occasion; said with a loud voice In the hearing of all that were assembled there, as one that was conscious of the divine authority by which he then acted; Stand, &c. Or, as is certainly implied, and as some copies read, I say unto thee, in the name of the Lord Jesus, stand upright on thy feet And power went along with this word; for the lame man immediately leaped and walked Thus showing that he was perfectly cured.
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Acts 14:8-10
8 And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked:
9 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,
10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked.