King James Bible
"The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,"
This refers to a crippled man in Lystra who was listening to Paul's preaching. The emphasis on hearing suggests the man was attentively receiving the gospel message, which is the foundation for the faith mentioned later. Paul fixed his gaze intently on the man, indicating a moment of spiritual discernment. This deliberate, focused attention mirrors how Jesus often looked at individuals before performing miracles, suggesting divine insight. Paul recognized the man's faith through spiritual perception, likely seeing evidence of belief in his countenance or response to the message. This faith for physical healing arose from hearing the gospel, demonstrating the connection between spiritual truth and miraculous power.