Acts 9:34

And Peter said unto him, Eneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

Cross-references

Acts 3:6 Parallel

Acts 3:6 uses the same formula 'In the name of Jesus Christ' to command healing — direct parallel to Peter's words.

Acts 4:10 Parallel

Acts 4:10 declares that healing happens through the name of Jesus Christ — the same theological basis as Peter's statement in Acts 9:34.

Acts 16:18 Parallel

In Acts 16:18, Paul commands a spirit out in Jesus' name — the same apostolic pattern of healing by command here.

Acts 2:43 Parallel

In Acts 2:43, many wonders were done through apostles; this healing is a specific example of that general statement.

Acts 4:30 Parallel

In Acts 4:30, the church prayed for healing through Jesus' hand; Peter's healing here is an answer to that prayer.

Acts 14:10 Parallel

In Acts 14:10, Paul commands a lame man to stand upright; Peter's command to Aeneas parallels Paul's healing of a cripple.

Acts 3:16 Parallel

Acts 3:16 highlights faith in Jesus' name as the means of healing — Acts 9:34 simply declares 'Jesus Christ heals you'.

Acts 3:12 Related theme

Acts 3:12 emphasizes that healing comes from Jesus, not the apostles' own power — supporting the source stated in Acts 9:34.

Acts 8:7 Parallel

In Acts 8:7, Philip healed many with similar authority; both show apostolic healing in Jesus' name, though Peter's is a specific case.

Matthew 9:6 Allusion

In Matthew 9:6, Jesus tells a paralytic to get up and take his mat — the same 'get up' command Peter uses here.

Mark 16:18 Parallel

Mark 16:18 promises believers will heal the sick; Peter's healing of Aeneas fulfills that promise.

Luke 5:24 Parallel

Luke 5:24 records Jesus commanding a paralytic to get up — Peter's command here mirrors that same authority.

Luke 9:1 Parallel

In Luke 9:1, Jesus gave apostles authority to heal; Peter now exercises that same delegated power over a paralytic.

John 5:8 Allusion

In John 5:8, Jesus told a paralytic to rise and take up his bed; Peter echoes that exact command, showing continuity of Christ's healing power.

John 14:12 Parallel

In John 14:12, Jesus promised believers would do greater works; Peter healing Aeneas directly fulfills that promise.

Matthew 8:3 Parallel

In Matthew 8:3, Jesus heals a leper by command; Peter heals in Jesus’ name, echoing Christ’s healing authority.