Acts 3:11 While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon's Colonnade.

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New International Version
While the man held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade.

New Living Translation
They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon’s Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John.

English Standard Version
While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s.

Berean Standard Bible
While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade.

Berean Literal Bible
Now as he is clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch called Solomon's, greatly amazed.

King James Bible
And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

New King James Version
Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon’s, greatly amazed.

New American Standard Bible
While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the portico named Solomon’s, completely astonished.

NASB 1995
While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the so-called portico of Solomon, full of amazement.

NASB 1977
And while he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the so-called portico of Solomon, full of amazement.

Legacy Standard Bible
And while he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the portico called Solomon’s, full of wonder.

Amplified Bible
Now while he was still holding on to Peter and John, all the people, utterly amazed, ran together and crowded around them at the covered porch called Solomon’s portico.

Christian Standard Bible
While he was holding on to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astonished, ran toward them in what is called Solomon’s Colonnade.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
While he was holding on to Peter and John, all the people, greatly amazed, ran toward them in what is called Solomon’s Colonnade.

American Standard Version
And as he held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

Contemporary English Version
While the man kept holding on to Peter and John, the whole crowd ran to them in amazement at the place known as Solomon's Porch.

English Revised Version
And as he held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They were excited, and everyone ran to see them at the place called Solomon's Porch. The man wouldn't let go of Peter and John.

Good News Translation
As the man held on to Peter and John in Solomon's Porch, as it was called, the people were amazed and ran to them.

International Standard Version
While he was holding on to Peter and John, all the people came running to them in what was called "Solomon's Colonnade". They were dumbfounded.

Majority Standard Bible
While the lame man who had been healed clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade.

NET Bible
While the man was hanging on to Peter and John, all the people, completely astounded, ran together to them in the covered walkway called Solomon's Portico.

New Heart English Bible
And as he held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

Webster's Bible Translation
And as the lame man who was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

Weymouth New Testament
While he still clung to Peter and John, the people, awe-struck, ran up crowding round them in what was known as Solomon's Portico.

World English Bible
As the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And at the lame man who was healed holding Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch called Solomon’s—greatly amazed,

Berean Literal Bible
Now as he is clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch called Solomon's, greatly amazed.

Young's Literal Translation
And at the lame man who was healed holding Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch called Solomon's -- greatly amazed,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the lame healed holding Peter and John, all the people ran to them in the porch called Solomon's, much amazed.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And as he held Peter and John, all the people ran to them to the porch which is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, as he held on to Peter and John, all the people ran to them at the portico, which is called Solomon’s, in astonishment.

New American Bible
As he clung to Peter and John, all the people hurried in amazement toward them in the portico called “Solomon’s Portico.”

New Revised Standard Version
While he clung to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s Portico, utterly astonished.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And as he was assisted by Simon and John, all the people ran in astonishment towards them to the porch that is called Solomon’s.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And as he was holding to Shimeon and Yohannan, all the people, while marveling, ran to them at the porch which is called Solomon's.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And while he was holding to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch called Solomon's, greatly astonished.

Godbey New Testament
And he holding on to Peter and John; all the people ran together to them in the porch called Solomon's, exceedingly astonished.

Haweis New Testament
But as the lame man that was cured held fast Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them into the portico called Solomon?s, in vast amazement.

Mace New Testament
As the lame man who was cured, held Peter and John, the people all in surprize ran to Solomon's porch, where they were.

Weymouth New Testament
While he still clung to Peter and John, the people, awe-struck, ran up crowding round them in what was known as Solomon's Portico.

Worrell New Testament
And, as he was holding Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch, which is called Solomon's, greatly astonished.

Worsley New Testament
And as the lame man that was healed had hold of Peter and John, all the people being astonished ran together to them to the porch called Solomon's porch.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Peter Speaks in Solomon's Colonnade
10they recognized him as the man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. 11While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12And when Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you surprised by this? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?…

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Cross References

Acts 4:14
And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.

Acts 4:10
then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.

Acts 3:6-8
But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.

Acts 5:12-16
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. / Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them. / Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women. ...

Acts 14:8-10
In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. / This man was listening to the words of Paul, who looked intently at him and saw that he had faith to be healed. / In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.

Luke 24:50-53
When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. / While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. / And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, ...

John 10:23
and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.

John 5:8-9
Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day,

John 9:8-12
At this, his neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging began to ask, “Isn’t this the man who used to sit and beg?” / Some claimed that he was, but others said, “No, he just looks like him.” But the man kept saying, “I am the one.” / “How then were your eyes opened?” they asked. ...

Matthew 21:14-15
The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them. / But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”

Mark 11:27-28
After their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him. / “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?”

Luke 22:52-53
Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw? / Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.”

Isaiah 35:6
Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.

Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 42:6-7
“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

Treasury of Scripture

And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.

held.

Luke 8:38
Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

all.

Acts 2:6
Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

in.

Acts 5:12
And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

John 10:23
And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.

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Acts 3

1. Peter preaching to the people that came to see a lame man restored to his feet,
12. professes the cure to have been wrought by God, and his son Jesus;
13. withal reprehending them for crucifying Jesus;
17. which because they did it through ignorance,
18. and that thereby were fulfilled God's determinate counsel, and the Scriptures,
19. he exhorts them by repentance and faith to seek remission of their sins through Jesus.

Berean Study Bible

While the man clung
The Greek word for "clung" is "κρατέω" (krateo), which means to hold fast or to seize. This word conveys a sense of strong attachment and reliance. The man, who had just been healed, clings to Peter and John, symbolizing his gratitude and recognition of the power of God working through them. This act of clinging can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's dependence on Christ and His apostles, emphasizing the importance of community and support in the early Church.

to Peter and John
Peter and John, two of Jesus' closest disciples, are central figures in the early Church. Their presence here highlights the continuity of Jesus' ministry through His apostles. Historically, Peter is often seen as the leader of the apostles, while John is known for his deep spiritual insight. Together, they represent the balance of leadership and love, authority and compassion, which are essential qualities for the growth of the Church.

all the people were astonished
The Greek word "ἐκπλήσσω" (ekplesso) is used here, meaning to be amazed or astounded. This reaction underscores the miraculous nature of the healing and the power of God at work. In a historical context, miracles served as signs to authenticate the message of the apostles and to draw people to the truth of the Gospel. The astonishment of the people reflects the impact of witnessing God's power firsthand, which often leads to a deeper inquiry into the faith.

and ran to them
The urgency in the people's response is captured by the word "ran." This eagerness to approach Peter and John signifies a hunger for understanding and a desire to witness the divine. In the context of the early Church, such enthusiasm was crucial for the spread of the Gospel. It reflects the natural human response to the divine—seeking, questioning, and ultimately, believing.

in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade
Solomon's Colonnade, also known as Solomon's Porch, was a part of the Temple complex in Jerusalem. It was a covered area where people gathered for teaching and discussion. Archaeologically, it is significant as a place where Jesus Himself taught (John 10:23) and where the early Church often met (Acts 5:12). This setting provides a backdrop of continuity between Jesus' ministry and the apostolic mission. It symbolizes a place of learning, community, and divine encounter, serving as a bridge between the old covenant and the new covenant established through Christ.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(11) In the porch that is called Solomon's.--The porch--or better, portico or cloister--was outside the Temple, on the eastern side. It consisted, in the Herodian Temple, of a double row of Corinthian columns, about thirty-seven feet high, and received its name as having been in part constructed, when the Temple was rebuilt by Zerubbabel, with the fragments of the older edifice. The people tried to persuade Herod Agrippa the First to pull it down and rebuild it, but he shrank from the risk and cost of such an undertaking (Jos. Ant. xx. 9, ? 7). It was, like the porticos in all Greek cities, a favourite place of resort, especially as facing the morning sun in winter. (See Note on John 10:23.) The memory of what had then been the result of their Master's teaching must have been fresh in the minds of the two disciples. Then the people had complained of being kept in suspense as to whether Jesus claimed to be the Christ, and, when He spoke of being One with the Father, had taken up stones to stone Him (John 10:31-33). Now they were to hear His name as Holy and Just, as "the Servant of Jehovah," as the very Christ (Acts 3:13-14; Acts 3:18).

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 11. - He for the lame man which was healed, A.V. and T.R. The words of the T.R. are thought to have crept into the text from the portions read in church beginning here, which made it necessary to supply them. Held; by the hand or otherwise; not have to in the spiritual sense. The porch that is called Solomon's. Josephus tells us that King Solomon built up with masonry only the eastern side of the temple enclosure, and that upon the artificial foundation thus formed one στοά, or covered colonnade, was built, the other sides of the temple in Solomon's time being naked and bare of buildings, but that in process of time, and by an enormous expenditure of treasure, the ground was filled up, leveled, and made firm by the masonry of huge walls all round, and then the circuit of buildings was completed. This eastern στοά, or colonnade, was called Solomon's porch (see John 10:23). Greatly wondering; ἔκθαμβοι, (see note on ver. 10).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

[While]
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[the man]
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

clung to
Κρατοῦντος (Kratountos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.

Peter
Πέτρον (Petron)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

John,
Ἰωάννην (Iōannēn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.

all
πᾶς (pas)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

the
ὁ (ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

people
λαὸς (laos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people.

were astonished
ἔκθαμβοι (ekthamboi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1569: Full of astonishment, amazed. From ek and thambos; utterly astounded.

[and] ran
συνέδραμεν (synedramen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4936: To run (rush) together, run with. From sun and trecho; to rush together or headlong.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

them
αὐτοὺς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

in
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the [walkway]
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

called
καλουμένῃ (kaloumenē)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

Solomon’s
Σολομῶντος (Solomōntos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4672: Solomon, son of David King of Israel, and Bathsheba. Of Hebrew origin; Solomon, the son of David.

Colonnade.
στοᾷ (stoa)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4745: A colonnade, portico. Probably from histemi; a colonnade or interior piazza.

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