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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•  (Psa. 55:17)
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Dan. 6:10•  (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• 13Now beholding the boldness of Peter and John, and aware that they were unlettered and simple men, they wondered, and recognized them that they were with Jesus. (Acts 4:13)
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Acts 8:14• 14Now when the apostles that were in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John, (Acts 8:14)
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Matt. 17:1• 1{i}And after six days Jesus takes with [him] Peter, and James, and John his brother, and brings them up into a high mountain apart.{/i} (Matt. 17:1)
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Matt. 26:37• 37{i}And taking with [him] Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and deeply depressed.{/i} (Matt. 26:37)
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John 13:23‑25• 23[Now] there was at table one of his disciples in the bosom of Jesus whom Jesus loved.
 24Simon Peter then beckoneth to this one and saith to him, Tell who it is of whom he speaketh.
 25He then having thus fallen back on the breast of Jesus saith to him, Lord, who is it? (John 13:23‑25)
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John 20:2‑9• 2She runneth therefore and cometh unto Simon Peter and unto the other disciple whom Jesus dearly loved and saith to them, They took away the Lord out of the tomb, and we know not where they laid him.
 3Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and were coming unto the tomb.
 4And the two were running together, and the other disciple ran forward more quickly than Peter, and came first unto the tomb,
 5and stooping down seeth the linen clothes as they lay; nevertheless he went not in.
 6Simon Peter therefore cometh following him, and entered into the tomb, and beholdeth the linen clothes lying,
 7and the handkerchief which was upon his head, not lying with the linen clothes but folded up in a place apart.
 8Then entered therefore also the other disciple that came first unto the tomb, and he saw and believed;
 9for as yet they knew not the scripture that he must rise from [the] dead. (John 20:2‑9)
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John 21:7,18‑22• 7Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith to Peter, It is the Lord. Then Simon Peter, hearing that it was the Lord, girt his over-coat about [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 whither thou wouldest; but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
 19And this he said, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And having said this, he saith to him, Follow me.
 20Peter turning round seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following (who also at the supper leaned on his breast and said, Lord, who is he that delivereth thee up?);
 21Peter therefore seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what [of] this man?
 22Jesus saith to him, If I will that he abide till I come, what [is it] unto thee? follow thou me. (John 21:7,18‑22)
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Gal. 2:9• 9and having known the grace given to me, James and Cephas and John, that were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right-hands of fellowship, that we [should go] unto the nations, and they unto the circumcision, (Gal. 2:9)
went.
Acts 2:46• 46And day by day, continuing with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they did take their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, (Acts 2:46)
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Acts 5:25• 25And there arrived one and reported to them, Behold 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• 3saw in a vision manifestly about ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in unto him and saying to him, Cornelius.
 30And Cornelius said, Four days ago till this hour I was fasting and the ninth [hour] praying in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing (Acts 10:3,30)
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Ex. 29:39•  (Ex. 29:39)
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Num. 28:4•  (Num. 28:4)
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1 Kings 18:36•  (1 Kings 18:36)
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Psa. 55:17•  (Psa. 55:17)
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Dan. 6:10•  (Dan. 6:10)
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Dan. 9:21•  (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 now about [the] sixth hour, and there came darkness over the whole land till [the] ninth hour.
 45And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
 46And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commend 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.