Bible Strands
Acts 9:32
As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter moves through the region to visit believers in Lydda immediately after the church in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experiences a period of peace and growth (Acts 9:31).
The words — The participle διερχόμενον (dierchomenon) records Peter "passing through" the area, while κατελθεῖν (katelthein) notes he "descended" to Lydda.
The thread — This travel narrative parallels earlier missionary movements (Acts 8:25) and aligns with the scriptural pattern of God protecting His people (Proverbs 2:8; Acts 9:13).
Why it lands — The text documents Peter's physical arrival in Lydda to encounter believers, which directly sets the stage for his ministry to the bedridden man Aeneas (Acts 9:33).
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The Greek words
King James Version
And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
Cross-references
- Acts 9:13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, many people have told me about this man and all the harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem.
- Proverbs 2:8 to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.
- Acts 8:25 And after Peter and John had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many of the Samaritan villages.
- Psalms 16:3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
- Matthew 27:52 The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.
- Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
- Acts 8:14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
- Acts 9:41 Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive.
- Acts 26:10 And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.
- Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.