Acts 3:16

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

Cross-references

Acts 3:6 Historical context

Acts 3:6 records Peter's command in Jesus' name that healed the man; Acts 3:16 then explains that faith in that name brought the healing.

Acts 19:13 Contrast

Acts 19 shows the name of Jesus used without genuine faith by false exorcists, contrasting the true faith-based healing here.

Acts 14:9 Parallel

Acts 14:9 describes a lame man who has faith to be healed, mirroring the healing of the lame man in this passage.

Acts 4:30 Parallel

In Acts 4:30, the church prays for healing through Jesus' name, echoing the same source of power that healed the lame man here.

Acts 4:10 Historical context

Acts 4:10 explicitly states the healing was by Jesus' name, whom God raised—reinforcing the faith-in-name explanation given here.

Acts 4:7 Historical context

Acts 4:7 records the Sanhedrin asking by what name the healing was done—directly following up on the healing explained here.

Acts 9:34 Parallel

Acts 9:34 records another healing by Peter in Jesus' name—'Jesus Christ heals you'—mirroring the healing in Acts 3.

Acts 16:18 Parallel

Acts 16:18 shows Paul casting out a demon by the name of Jesus, demonstrating the same authority over evil spirits through his name.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

Acts 10:43 promises forgiveness of sins through Jesus' name for all who believe—a wider benefit of the same faith in his name.

In Matthew 9:22, Jesus says 'your faith has made you well,' directly paralleling the faith-healing connection seen here.

John 14:12 Parallel

John 14:12 promises believers will do Jesus' works—this healing through faith is a direct fulfillment of that promise.

Mark 16:18 Related theme

Mark 16:18 specifically mentions laying hands on the sick for recovery, directly reflecting the healing through faith in Jesus' name.

Matthew 21:22 Related theme

Matthew 21:22 promises that whatever you ask in prayer with faith will be received, aligning with the faith-in-name healing described here.

Matthew 21:21 Related theme

Matthew 21:21 says if you have faith and do not doubt you can move mountains, similar to the faith in Jesus’ name that effected this healing.

Matthew 17:20 Related theme

Matthew 17:20 teaches that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, reinforcing the role of faith in the healing power seen here.

John 1:12 Parallel

In John 1:12, faith in Jesus' name grants the right to become children of God—the same principle of receiving through believing in his name.

Luke 9:1 Parallel

Luke 9:1 records Jesus giving disciples power to cure diseases — here in Acts they wield that power by faith in his name.

John 20:31 Parallel

John 20:31 states that believing in Jesus' name gives life—the same life-giving faith that heals the lame man in Acts.

Matthew 17:16 records the disciples' failure to heal — contrasting with the successful healing here through faith in Jesus' name.

Matthew 10:1 shows Jesus giving disciples authority to heal — here they exercise that authority by faith in his name.

Hebrews 2:4 Parallel

Hebrews 2:4 notes God supporting the gospel with signs and wonders—exactly the type of healing miracle in Acts 3.

1 John 5:13 Parallel

1 John 5:13 assures believers in Jesus' name of eternal life—parallel to Acts 3:16 where faith in his name brings physical healing.

Psalm 72:17 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:17 foretells the enduring name of the Messiah — fulfilled in the power of Jesus' name to bring healing here.

Mark 11:23 Related theme

Mark 11:23 teaches mountain-moving faith without doubt, paralleling the power of faith in Jesus' name shown here.

Mark 16:17 Related theme

Mark 16:17 lists signs like exorcism that accompany believers, similar to the healing miracle achieved through faith here.