# a man who was lame from his mother's womb was being carried This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "people were carrying a man who was lame from from his mother's womb" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) # from his mother's womb "ever since he was born" # the temple gate called Beautiful This was one of the gates in the high, strong wall that surrounded the temple. People sometimes gathered near the gate. # lame unable to walk