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Acts 3

Acts 3:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
Peter
Petros (Greek #4074)
a (piece of) rock (larger than 3037); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
KJV usage: Peter, rock. Compare 2786.
Pronounce: pet'-ros
Origin: apparently a primary word
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
John
Ioannes (Greek #2491)
Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
KJV usage: John.
Pronounce: ee-o-an'-nace
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03110)
went up
anabaino (Greek #305)
to go up (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: arise, ascend (up), climb (go, grow, rise, spring) up, come (up).
Pronounce: an-ab-ah'-ee-no
Origin: from 303 and the base of 939
together
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
into
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the temple
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hieron (Greek #2411)
a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas 3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
KJV usage: temple.
Pronounce: hee-er-on'
Origin: neuter of 2413
at
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
i the hour
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hora (Greek #5610)
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time.
Pronounce: ho'-rah
Origin: apparently a primary word
of prayer
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
proseuche (Greek #4335)
prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
KJV usage: X pray earnestly, prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo-khay'
Origin: from 4336
, being the ninth
ennatos (Greek #1766)
ninth
KJV usage: ninth.
Pronounce: en'-nat-os
Origin: ordinal from 1767
hour.
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Psa. 55:17• 17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray and moan aloud; and he will hear my voice. (Psa. 55:17)
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Dan. 6:10• 10And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and, his windows being open in his upper chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. (Dan. 6:10)

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Hour,
John the Apostle,
Peter,
Prayer,
The Temple

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-11:  Peter preaching to the people that came to see a lame man restored to his feet,
12:  professes the cure not to have been wrought by his or John's own power or holiness, but by God, and his son Jesus, and through faith in his name;
13-16:  withal reprehending them for crucifying Jesus;
17-18:  which because they did it through ignorance, and that thereby were fulfilled God's determinate counsel, and the Scriptures,
19-26:  he exhorts them by repentance and faith to seek remission of their sins, and salvation in the same Jesus.
Peter.
Acts 4:13• 13But seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and perceiving that they were unlettered and uninstructed men, they wondered; and they recognised them that they were with Jesus. (Acts 4:13)
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Acts 8:14• 14And the apostles who were in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John; (Acts 8:14)
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Matt. 17:1• 1And after six days Jesus takes with him Peter, and James, and John his brother, and brings them up into a high mountain apart. (Matt. 17:1)
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Matt. 26:37• 37And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and deeply depressed. (Matt. 26:37)
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John 13:23‑25• 23Now there was at table one of his disciples in the bosom of Jesus, whom Jesus loved.
 24Simon Peter makes a sign therefore to him to ask who it might be of whom he spoke.
 25But he, leaning on the breast of Jesus, says to him, Lord, who is it? (John 13:23‑25)
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John 20:2‑9• 2She runs therefore and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, to whom Jesus was attached, and says to them, They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we know not where they have laid him.
 3Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and came to the tomb.
 4And the two ran together, and the other disciple ran forward faster than Peter, and came first to the tomb,
 5and stooping down he sees the linen cloths lying; he did not however go in.
 6Simon Peter therefore comes, following him, and entered into the tomb, and sees the linen cloths lying,
 7and the handkerchief which was upon his head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded up in a distinct place by itself.
 8Then entered in therefore the other disciple also who came first to the tomb, and he saw and believed;
 9for they had not yet known the scripture, that he must rise from among the dead. (John 20:2‑9)
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John 21:7,18‑22• 7That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved says to Peter, It is the Lord. Simon Peter therefore, having heard that it was the Lord, girded his overcoat on him (for he was naked), and cast himself into the sea;
 18Verily, verily, I say to thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst where thou desiredst; but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and bring thee where thou dost not desire.
 19But he said this signifying by what death he should glorify God. And having said this, he says to him, Follow me.
 20Peter, turning round, sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also leaned at supper on his breast, and said, Lord, who is it that delivers thee up?
 21Peter, seeing him, says to Jesus, Lord, and what of this man?
 22Jesus says to him, If I will that he abide until I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me. (John 21:7,18‑22)
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Gal. 2:9• 9and recognising the grace given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were conspicuous as being pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that *we* should go to the nations, and *they* to the circumcision; (Gal. 2:9)
went.
Acts 2:46• 46And every day, being constantly in the temple with one accord, and breaking bread in the house, they received their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, (Acts 2:46)
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Acts 5:25• 25And some one coming reported to them, Lo, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people. (Acts 5:25)
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Luke 24:53• 53and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. (Luke 24:53)
the hour.
Acts 10:3,30• 3--saw plainly in a vision, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.
 30And Cornelius said, Four days ago I had been fasting unto this hour, and the ninth I was praying in my house, and lo, a man stood before me in bright clothing, (Acts 10:3,30)
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Ex. 29:39• 39The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer between the two evenings. (Ex. 29:39)
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Num. 28:4• 4The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb thou shalt offer between the two evenings; (Num. 28:4)
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1 Kings 18:36• 36And it came to pass at the time of the offering up of the oblation, that Elijah the prophet drew near, and said, Jehovah, God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things by thy word. (1 Kings 18:36)
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Psa. 55:17• 17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray and moan aloud; and he will hear my voice. (Psa. 55:17)
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Dan. 6:10• 10And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and, his windows being open in his upper chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. (Dan. 6:10)
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Dan. 9:21• 21whilst I was yet speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, flying swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. (Dan. 9:21)
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Luke 1:10• 10And all the multitude of the people were praying without at the hour of incense. (Luke 1:10)
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Luke 23:44‑46• 44And it was about the sixth hour, and there came darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
 45And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple rent in the midst.
 46And Jesus, having cried with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit. And having said this, he expired. (Luke 23:44‑46)
• God still acted in patience towards His foolish people, and with more than patience. He acts in grace towards them, as His people, in virtue of the death and intercession of Christ. (“Acts 3-4” by J.N. Darby)
• So Peter and John, who were certainly behind none in the new position and testimony, are seen going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. For the time at any rate they seem the better Jews for being so blessed as Christians. Not even their apostolic dignity, nor the power with which they were just clothed, detached them. (“Acts 3” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And Peter and John went up togetherg into the templed at the hour of prayer, which is the ninth hour;

JND Translation Notes

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Some omit "to the assembly," ch. 2.47, and link "together" with the end of ch. 2. Probably we should read "the Lord added together daily such as should be saved. And Peter (or, 'Now Peter') and John went up into the temple."
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Hieron, the general buildings.

W. Kelly Translation

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Now Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth.