Acts 4:10

Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

Acts 4:10 (KJV)

Context

Peter and John had healed a man lame from birth at the temple gate, and the Jewish rulers questioned them about this act. Peter answers plainly: the man stands whole not by their own power, but by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Peter identifies Jesus as the one the audience crucified, yet God raised Him from the dead. The healing is a visible demonstration of the risen Christ’s authority, showing that the power at work is divine, not human.

The healed man standing before them is tangible evidence. One who was crippled now stands completely whole, confirming the reality of Jesus’ power and the truth of Peter’s words.

Meaning

The name of Jesus carries authority and power. Believers can rely on His name for healing, deliverance, and spiritual transformation. Jesus’ death and resurrection are central to the faith, offering forgiveness, redemption, and new life through His sacrifice.

Peter holds the rulers accountable for their role in the crucifixion, refusing to soften the truth. This calls for repentance and recognition of the need for salvation, a message that remains relevant today.

Biblical connections

This verse connects directly to Acts 4:11-12, where Peter quotes Psalm 118:22 and declares that there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is thus not only the source of physical healing but also the only source of salvation.

Application

Peter’s boldness in proclaiming this message, despite being unlearned and ignorant men, is noted in Acts 4:13. The healed man standing with them serves as undeniable evidence. The verse calls for a clear and public declaration of the truth about Jesus, even in the face of opposition.