Atos 28

Atos 28

Wuest adds that the prefixed preposition pros "gives it the idea of definiteness and directness in prayer, with the consciousness on the part of the one praying that he is talking face to face with God...(thus proseuchomai) speaks also of the consciousness on the part of the one who prays, of the fact of God’s presence and His listening ear." Larkin - Paul parallels Jesus' and Peter's practice in some ways: he goes to the bedside and lays hands on the man (Lk 4:39-40; Acts 9:34; compare Paul's experience in Acts 9:17). But he makes a significant addition: he prefaces the laying on of hands with prayer, thus showing as explicitly as possible the true source of the healing power (compare Jn 11:41-42). The islanders' misunderstanding of Paul's survival after the snakebite—"He is a god!"—explains his methods here. Publius' father and the Maltese must learn for the first time—and we must never forget—that any restoration of physical health comes from God, whether it be directly or through the practice of medicine. We, like Paul, show that we are convinced of this truth if we ask for healing in prayer. (Ibid) Healed (cure) (2390)(iaomai) means to cure, to heal, to restore. Iaomai is used literally of deliverance from physical diseases and afflictions and so to make whole, restore to bodily health or heal. To cause someone to achieve health after having been sick. In the passive it means to be healed or cured. Figuratively, iaomai speaks of deliverance from sin and its evil consequences and thus to restore (to spiritual good health), make whole, renew (Mt 13.15). Iaomai refers primarily to physical healing in the NT (although clearly there is overlap because some of these instances involved demonic oppression - Lk 9:42), and much less commonly to spiritual healing or healing (saving) from "moral illnesses" and the consequences of sin. When used in this sense iaomai has much the same meaning as sozo, to save, make whole, restore to spiritual health. Iaomai is the verb used in the Septuagint to describe Jesus as the Great Physician Isaiah writing "He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed (Heb = rapha; Lxx = iaomai)." (Isa 53:5+) Iáomai and therapeuo are both used of the miraculous cures of Jesus and therapeuo is the verb more commonly employed of regular professional cures. Iaomai in NT - curing(1), heal(4), healed(16), healing(2), heals(1), perform healing(2). Matt. 8:8; Matt. 8:13; Matt. 13:15; Matt. 15:28; Mk. 5:29; Lk. 5:17; Lk. 6:18; Lk. 6:19; Lk. 7:7; Lk. 8:47; Lk. 9:2; Lk. 9:11; Lk. 9:42; Lk. 14:4; Lk. 17:15; Lk. 22:51; Jn. 4:47; Jn. 5:13; Jn. 12:40; Acts 9:34; Acts 10:38; Acts 28:8; Acts 28:27; Heb. 12:13; Jas. 5:16; 1 Pet. 2:24 Swindoll comments "The word translated “healed” is the Greek term iaomai, which usually refers to instantaneous healing. An on-the-spot miracle, if you please. Of course, Paul was not the source of such power, only the vehicle, the human instrument through whom God supernaturally worked. I am as impressed with Dr. Luke’s lack of envy as I am with the apostle Paul’s spiritual gift. The physician stepped aside. Although we may be certain his medical training left him little or no room for divine miracles, his theology did! (ED: AS A PHYSICIAN MYSELF, I SAY "AMEN!") Without a moment’s hesitation the professional was willing to stand back and watch God do the unusual. By the way, that last word is worth repeating for emphasis— an on-the-spot miracle is unusual, an exception to the general rule. For too long people have been led to believe that virtually in every case they can “expect a miracle.” And to make matters worse, when the miracle doesn’t occur, they are told that something is wrong with them, they are harboring sin, they are not strong enough in their faith . . . and on and on. This idea of “instant healing” confuses multitudes today. Sufferers are promised miracles by many alleged healers— some sincere, some naïve, some professional con artists—and when the miracle fails to materialize, great damage is done. The fallout is always tragic and occasionally irreparable. Let’s understand that there are times when God does indeed heal. Instantly. Miraculously. Inexplicably. But such miracles are rare—unusual exceptions to the rule—and they remind us that the One who made us certainly has the power to mend our physical bodies. (Start Where You Are) Acts 28:9 After this had happened, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases were coming to him and getting cured. NET Acts 28:9 After this had happened, many of the people on the island who were sick also came and were healed. GNT Acts 28:9 τούτου δὲ γενομένου καὶ οἱ λοιποὶ οἱ ἐν τῇ νήσῳ ἔχοντες ἀσθενείας προσήρχοντο καὶ ἐθεραπεύοντο, NLT Acts 28:9 Then all the other sick people on the island came and were healed. KJV Acts 28:9 So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: ESV Acts 28:9 And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured. CSB Acts 28:9 After this, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were cured. NIV Acts 28:9 When this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured. NKJ Acts 28:9 So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed. NRS Acts 28:9 After this happened, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured. YLT Acts 28:9 this, therefore, being done, the others also in the island having infirmities were coming and were healed; NAB Acts 28:9 After this had taken place, the rest of the sick on the island came to Paul and were cured. NJB Acts 28:9 When this happened, the other sick people on the island also came and were cured; GWN Acts 28:9 After that had happened, other sick people on the island went to Paul and were made well. BBE Acts 28:9 And when this took place, all the others in the island who had diseases came and were made well. The rest of the people - Ac 5:12,15 Mt 4:24 Mk 6:54-56 Acts 28 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries THE NEWS OF THE MIRACLE SPREADS If you have ever lived in a small town where there no secrets and news spreads quickly. Malta was a small island and this news undoubtedly spread throughout the island. After this had happened, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases were coming to him and getting cured - The imperfect tense is used for both were coming and getting cured, picturing these events as occurring over and over.