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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
Theophylact of Ohrid
Why did Peter not wait to discover the faith of this man and did not ask whether he wished to be healed? This miracle was performed, of course, especially for the edification of many. For Luke says: "And all that dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him, and turned to the Lord." And on the other hand, the miracles here had not yet manifested their power. And therefore it would have been inappropriate here to demand faith in them. For this reason the apostles did not ask the lame man either. …
Oecumenius
Peter did not demand the man's faith, nor did he ask whether he wished to be healed; for the outward signs of his own power had not yet been revealed. It is therefore reasonable that the man's faith was not required. Nor did they demand the lame man's. Indeed the miracle became above all a comfort to many; for the man was notable. Just as Christ, when beginning his miracles, did not require faith, so neither did these. …
Western Saints
Bede
Aeneas, the Lord Jesus Christ heals you. Rise and make your own bed. He who had been cured of paralysis was immediately commanded to rise and make his bed, spiritually suggesting that whoever perceives the foundation of faith in their heart should not only shake off the torpor in which they previously lay fatigued, but also prepare good works in which they can rest.
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