Acts 3:8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. It is said of a lately deceased benefactor of a Western college in the United States that, on a recent commencement day, a lady stepped up to him and said, "Governor Hardin, I wish to thank you for this splendid college, and to say that my daughters, who graduate to-day, owe you a debt of gratitude they can never repay." The white-haired old man broke down, and, while the tears filled his eyes, he faltered out, "Madam, you are the first person to express such a sentiment to me." How many men who secure scholarships and fellowships, or receive other benefactions, ever think of or thank the generous givers? Parallel Verses KJV: And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. |
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