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Acts 5:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 5:15

Verse 15 of 42

Scripture focus

Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid [them] on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

Acts 5:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 5:15

Theological / Devotional

Insomuch that. The thought is continued from the first part of v. 12, the intervening sentences being parenthetical.

Brought forth the sick. Compare Mark 1:32-34. It was not enough for the disciples to heal in public places and in the homes; relatives of the sick brought them out into the streets, that they might have attention the more quickly. The whole amazing work of healing was carried on in the most public fashion possible. Not only throughout the city of Jerusalem, but also to the surrounding towns (Acts 5:16) did the news of the extraordinary activities of the apostles and their fellow believers spread, and great was the harvest of souls.

Shadow of Peter. Peter alone is mentioned here, and perhaps he did the major part of the healing work. In v. 12, however, all the apostles are distinctly credited with a share in performing the miracles. The people healed had faith, not in Peter and his companions, but in the Lord, whom the apostles represented.

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