Lux Domini
And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.

What does Acts 9:32 mean?

Christians are saints, or holy people; not only the eminent ones, as Saint Peter and Saint Paul, but every sincere professor of the faith of Christ.

Key themes

FaithSuffering and trialsPrayerTruthSpirit

Read with

Keep this verse inside Acts 9:32-35 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Lod Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Lod.

Peter Person

Originally called Simon (=Simeon, i. e., “hearing”), a very common Jewish name in the New Testament. He was the son of Jona ( Matt. 16:17 ). His mother is nowhere named in Scripture.