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First Encounter with the Authorities in Israel

Chapter 3

In the Name of Jesus Christ, Walk![a] One day, Peter and John were on their way to the temple for the hour of prayer at three o’clock in the afternoon.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 3:1 Peter’s action, as he takes the initiative in the first miracle that Acts ascribes to the disciples of the wonderworker of Nazareth, has special significance: it is done “in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth” and aims to show the presence of Christ and his divine activity.
  2. Acts 3:1 Three o’clock in the afternoon: literally, “the ninth hour.” See notes on Mt 27:35 and Mk 15:25.

Peter Heals a Lame Beggar

One day Peter and John(A) were going up to the temple(B) at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon.(C)

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