ACC ~ Acts 3 v7

THE RIGHT HAND OF EXAMPLE. BEDE: The one whom he encouraged by word he also strengthened by his right hand, because the discourse of a teacher is less efficacious in the hearts of his hearers if it is not also recommended by the example of his own action. COMMENTARY ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 3.7.

THIS ACT MADE MANIFEST IN THE RESURRECTION. CHRYSOSTOM: “‘In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’ And he took him by the right hand and raised him up.” Such was also the way of Christ. Often he healed by word, often by an act, often he also held out his hand, when the people were somewhat weak in faith, so that the cure should not seem to occur by itself. “And he took him by the right hand and raised him up.” This act made manifest the resurrection, for it was an image of the resurrection. HOMILIES ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 8.