Acts 3:6

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 3:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.
Acts 3:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then Peter said, silver and gold have I none, etc.] The Ethiopic version reads, “we have none”; and so it reads the next clause in the first person plural; that is, they had no money either of gold or silver coin; they had none about them, nor any of their own perhaps any where; none but what was brought to them, and put into their hands as a common stock for the whole church, or the poor of it: nor indeed might any money be carried in a purse into the temple; (See Gill on “<401009>Matthew 10:9”), (see Gill on “<411116>Mark 11:16”) though doubtless they might carry it in their hands, or otherwise, for the offerings, or for the poor, or this man would not have lain here for alms. But such as…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee--What a lofty superiority breathes in these words! In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk--These words, uttered with supernatural power, doubtless begat in this poor man the faith that sent healing virtue through his diseased members.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Silver and gold have I none - The man had asked for money; Peter assures him that he had not that to give; what he did was done, however, in such a way as to show his willingness to aid him if he had possessed money. Such as I have - Such as is in my power. It is not to be supposed that he meant to say that he originated this power himself, but only that it was entrusted to him. He immediately adds that it was derived solely from the Lord Jesus Christ. In the name - Compare Acts 4:10. In Mark 16:17-18, it is said, “These signs shall follow them that the sick, and they shall recover.” The expression means “by his authority,” or “in virtue of power derived from him.” We are here struck with a…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then said Peter, Silver and gold have I none - How unlike his supposed successor! Can the bishop of Rome either say or do the same? Acts 3:12”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“3:6 The name of Jesus represents his identity and power to heal (see Mark 9:38-39).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Silver: Mat 10:9; Co1 4:11; Co2 6:10, Co2 8:9; Jam 2:5 but: Mar 14:8; Co2 8:12; Pe1 4:10 In: Act 3:16, Act 4:7, Act 9:34, Act 16:18, Act 19:13-16; Mat 7:22; Mar 16:17 Jesus: Act 2:22, Act 2:36, Act 4:10, Act 10:38; Joh 19:19 Acts 3:7”
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