Acts 4:30
New International Version
Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

New Living Translation
Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

English Standard Version
while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

Berean Standard Bible
as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

Berean Literal Bible
in that You stretch out Your hand for healing and signs and wonders to take place through the name of Your holy servant Jesus."

King James Bible
By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

New King James Version
by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

New American Standard Bible
while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

NASB 1995
while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

NASB 1977
while Thou dost extend Thy hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of Thy holy servant Jesus.”

Legacy Standard Bible
while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders happen through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

Amplified Bible
while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders (attesting miracles) take place through the name [and the authority and power] of Your holy Servant and Son Jesus.”

Christian Standard Bible
while you stretch out your hand for healing, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
while You stretch out Your hand for healing, signs, and wonders to be performed through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

American Standard Version
while thy stretchest forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of thy holy Servant Jesus.

Contemporary English Version
Show your mighty power, as we heal people and work miracles and wonders in the name of your holy Servant Jesus.

English Revised Version
while thou stretchest forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of thy holy Servant Jesus.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Show your power by healing, performing miracles, and doing amazing things through the power and the name of your holy servant Jesus."

Good News Translation
Reach out your hand to heal, and grant that wonders and miracles may be performed through the name of your holy Servant Jesus."

International Standard Version
as you stretch out your hand to heal and to perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus."

Majority Standard Bible
as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

NET Bible
while you extend your hand to heal, and to bring about miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus."

New Heart English Bible
while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus."

Webster's Bible Translation
By stretching forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

Weymouth New Testament
whilst Thou stretchest out Thine arm to cure men, and to give signs and marvels through the name of Thy holy Servant Jesus."

World English Bible
while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
in the stretching forth of Your hand, for healing, and signs, and wonders, to come to pass through the Name of Your holy child Jesus.”

Berean Literal Bible
in that You stretch out Your hand for healing and signs and wonders to take place through the name of Your holy servant Jesus."

Young's Literal Translation
in the stretching forth of Thy hand, for healing, and signs, and wonders, to come to pass through the name of Thy holy child Jesus.'

Smith's Literal Translation
In thy stretching out thy hand for healing; and signs and wonders to be for the name of thine holy child Jesus.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
By stretching forth thy hand to cures, and signs, and wonders to be done by the name of thy holy Son Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
by extending your hand in cures and signs and miracles, to be done through the name of your holy Son, Jesus.”

New American Bible
as you stretch forth [your] hand to heal, and signs and wonders are done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

New Revised Standard Version
while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Just as your hand is freely stretched out for healings, and wonders and the miracles which are done in the name of your holy Son Jesus.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And stretch your hand for healing and for mighty acts and for signs to occur in the name of your Holy Son Yeshua.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
by stretching out thy hand to heal, that both signs and wonders may be done through the name of thy holy child Jesus.

Godbey New Testament
while, reaching forth thy hand unto healings, both miracles and wonders are wrought through the name of thy holy child Jesus.

Haweis New Testament
by stretching out thy hand for healing; and that signs and miracles may be performed by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

Mace New Testament
by displaying thine hand in miraculous cures, and prodigies, which by the name of thy holy child Jesus shall be done.

Weymouth New Testament
whilst Thou stretchest out Thine arm to cure men, and to give signs and marvels through the name of Thy holy Servant Jesus."

Worrell New Testament
by stretching forth Thy hand for healing; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Thy Holy Child Jesus."

Worsley New Testament
and while signs and wonders are done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Believers' Prayer
29And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, 30as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” 31After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.…

Cross References
Mark 16:17-18
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; / they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”

John 14:12-14
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. / And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

Acts 3:6-8
But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” / Taking him by the right hand, Peter helped him up, and at once the man’s feet and ankles were made strong. / He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God.

Acts 5:12-16
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. / Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them. / Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women. ...

Acts 14:3
So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.

Romans 15:18-19
I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed, / by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:9-10
to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, / to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

2 Corinthians 12:12
The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

Hebrews 2:3-4
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

Exodus 34:10
And the LORD said, “Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will perform wonders that have never been done in any nation in all the world. All the people among whom you live will see the LORD’s work, for it is an awesome thing that I am doing with you.

Deuteronomy 4:34
Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes?

Deuteronomy 7:19
the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and outstretched arm by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.

1 Kings 8:42-43
for they will hear of Your great name and mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple, / then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.


Treasury of Scripture

By stretching forth your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of your holy child Jesus.

By stretching.

Exodus 6:6
Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:

Deuteronomy 4:34
Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?

Jeremiah 15:15
O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke.

and that.

Acts 2:22,43
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: …

Acts 5:12,15,16
And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch…

Acts 6:8
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.

the name.

Acts 4:10,27
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 3:6,16
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk…

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Acts 4
1. The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,
3. imprison him and John.
5. After, upon examination
8. Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus,
11. and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,
13. they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,
23. whereupon the church flees to prayer.
31. And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer;
34. confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.














as You stretch out Your hand
This phrase evokes the imagery of God's direct intervention in the world. The "hand" of God is a powerful biblical metaphor for His action and authority. In the Old Testament, the hand of God is often associated with deliverance and power, as seen in Exodus 15:6, "Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power." The Greek word for "stretch out" (ἐκτείνω, ekteino) implies an active, deliberate action, suggesting that God is not passive but actively involved in the affairs of humanity. This phrase reassures believers of God's willingness to intervene in their lives, providing healing and deliverance.

to heal
Healing is a central theme in the ministry of Jesus and the early church. The Greek word for "heal" (ἰάομαι, iaomai) encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. In the context of Acts, healing serves as a sign of the in-breaking Kingdom of God, demonstrating God's compassion and power. The early church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, continues Jesus' healing ministry, affirming that God cares for the whole person. This phrase encourages believers to seek God's healing in all aspects of life, trusting in His ability to restore and renew.

and perform signs and wonders
"Signs and wonders" are miraculous events that point to the divine authority and presence of God. The Greek words σημεῖα (semeia) and τέρατα (terata) are often used together in the New Testament to describe miracles that authenticate the message of the Gospel. These acts are not mere displays of power but serve a greater purpose: to draw people to faith in Jesus Christ. In the historical context of Acts, signs and wonders were crucial for the spread of Christianity, confirming the apostles' message and demonstrating the reality of the risen Christ. This phrase inspires believers to expect and recognize God's miraculous work in the world today.

through the name
The "name" in biblical terms represents the character and authority of a person. In the New Testament, the name of Jesus is synonymous with His power and presence. The Greek word for "name" (ὄνομα, onoma) signifies more than just a label; it embodies the essence of who Jesus is. Praying and acting "through the name" of Jesus implies reliance on His authority and acknowledgment of His lordship. This phrase encourages believers to approach God with confidence, knowing that Jesus' name grants them access to the Father and His resources.

of Your holy servant Jesus
The designation "holy servant" highlights Jesus' unique role and mission. The Greek word for "servant" (παῖς, pais) can also mean "child" or "son," emphasizing Jesus' relationship with the Father. The term "holy" (ἅγιος, hagios) underscores His purity and divine nature. In the context of Acts, this title affirms Jesus as the Messiah, the anointed one who fulfills God's redemptive plan. Historically, the early church faced opposition for proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah, yet they boldly declared His identity and mission. This phrase calls believers to recognize Jesus' holiness and servanthood, inspiring them to follow His example of humility and obedience.

(30) By stretching forth thine hand to heal.--There seems something like an intentional assonance in the Greek words which St. Luke uses--i?sis (healing) and Jesus (pronounced Iesus)--as though he would indicate that the very name of Jesus witnessed to His being the great Healer. A like instance of the nomen et omen idea is found in the identification by Tertullian (Apol. c. 3) of Christos and Chrestos (good, or gracious), of which we have, perhaps, a foreshadowing in 1Peter 2:3. (Comp. also Acts 9:34.)

Thy holy child Jesus.--Better, as before, Servant. (See Note on Acts 3:13.)

Verse 30. - While thou stretchest for by stretching, A.V.; thy for thine, A.V.; through for by, A.V.; Servant for child, A.V., as in ver. 27 and Acts 3:13, 26. While thou stretchest, etc. The A.V. seems preferable. It was the fact that, while they preached the Word of God, the Lord confirmed the Word with signs following, which gave them such superhuman courage to persevere in the face of death and bonds. And this was God s method and means of encouraging them. And that signs and wonders may be done. But this clause is better rendered, as Beza and Bengel render it, in dependence upon ἐν τῷ, and by signs and wonders being done, as the consequence of the stretching out of the hand of Jesus. The other ways of construing the sentence are either to make the clause, "that signs and wonders may be done," dependent upon "grant," which seems to be the meaning of the A.V., or else to take it, as Meyer does, as an independent clause, expressing the aim of the stretching out of the hand.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
as
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

You
σε (se)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

stretch out
ἐκτείνειν (ekteinein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1614: To stretch out (forth), cast forth (as of an anchor), lay hands on. From ek and teino; to extend.

Your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

hand
χεῖρά (cheira)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5495: A hand.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

heal
ἴασιν (iasin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2392: A cure, healing. From iaomai; curing.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[perform]
γίνεσθαι (ginesthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

signs
σημεῖα (sēmeia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

wonders
τέρατα (terata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5059: A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

name
ὀνόματος (onomatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

of Your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

holy
ἁγίου (hagiou)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

servant
Παιδός (Paidos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3816: Perhaps from paio; a boy, or, a girl, and a child; specially, a slave or servant.

Jesus.”
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.


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