29 He got into debates with the Greek-speaking Jews as well, but they tried to kill him.
30 When the family of believers learned about this, they escorted him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. God strengthened the church, and its life was marked by reverence for the Lord. Encouraged by the Holy Spirit, the church continued to grow in numbers.
32 As Peter toured the whole region, he went to visit God’s holy people in Lydda.
33 There he found a man named Aeneas who was paralyzed and had been confined to his bed for eight years.
34 Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and make your bed." At once he got up.
35 Everyone who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.