Bible Strands
Acts 9:42
This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative reports Peter’s post-resurrection miracle in Joppa, where the raised woman is presented to the local saints and widows. The account concludes with the widespread dissemination of this event among the city’s inhabitants.
The words — γνωστὸν (gnōston) and ἐγένετο (egeneto) form the phrase "it became known," describing the rapid circulation of the report. καθ᾽ ὅλης τῆς Ἰόππης (kath’ holēs tēs Ioppēs) specifies that this knowledge spread throughout the entire city.
The thread — The pattern of widespread belief following a witnessed miracle appears in John 11:45 and John 12:11, where observers of Jesus’ signs turn to faith. John 12:44 further clarifies that such belief is directed toward the Father who sent the Son.
Why it lands — The text records that a public miracle triggered immediate, city-wide faith in the Lord. Readers are confronted with the direct link between witnessed divine action and the resulting mass response of belief.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
Cross-references
- John 11:45 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.
- John 12:11 for on account of him many of the Jews were deserting them and believing in Jesus.
- John 12:44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me.
- Acts 9:35 and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
- Acts 11:21 The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
- John 11:4 When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”
- Acts 19:17 This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.