New International Reader's Version

Acts 3:6-16 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

6. Peter said, "I don't have any silver or gold. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk."

7. Then Peter took him by the right hand and helped him up. At once the man's feet and ankles became strong.

8. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. He went with Peter and John into the temple courtyards. He walked and jumped and praised God.

9. All the people saw him walking and praising God.

10. They recognized him as the same man who used to sit and beg at the temple gate called Beautiful. They were filled with wonder. They were amazed at what had happened to him.

11. The beggar was holding on to Peter and John. All the people were amazed. They came running to them at Solomon's Porch.

12. When Peter saw this, he said, "Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us? We haven't made this man walk by our own power or godliness.

13. The God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, has done this. He has brought glory to Jesus, who serves him. But you handed Jesus over to be killed. Pilate had decided to let him go. But you spoke against Jesus when he was in Pilate's court.

14. You spoke against the Holy and Blameless One. You asked for a murderer to be set free instead.

15. You killed the one who gives life. But God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this.

16. This man whom you see and know was made strong because of faith in Jesus' name. Faith in Jesus has healed him completely. You can see it with your own eyes.