Silver and Gold Have I None
Miraculous healing at the temple gate.
Peter and John lifting up the lame man.
The big idea
What you have in Jesus is greater than all the gold in the world.
Opening scripture
“Then Peter said, 'Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.'”
What does “Silver and Gold Have I None” walk through?
Silver and Gold Have I None
Acts 3:6 · KJV
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.
In plain English
Then Peter said, 'Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.'
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in Acts reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. Peter and John lifting up the lame man. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“What you have in Jesus is greater than all the gold in the world.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of Acts 3:6. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from Acts 3:6 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Acts 3:6. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Acts 3:6
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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