A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.
Parallel translations
- WEB Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
- KJV And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
- NKJV Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
- NASB Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.
- NLT A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.
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Quick answer
A sense of awe fills everyone as many wonders and signs are done through the apostles. It confirms God's presence and the authenticity of their witness.
Overview
The 'fear' is reverent awe at God's evident work among His people. Apostolic signs and wonders attested the gospel message. This holy reverence accompanied the church's early growth and witness.
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- Luke 8:37Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.
- John 14:12Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
- Luke 7:16A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!”
- Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
- Jer 33:9So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it.
- Esth 8:17In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them.
- Acts 3:6–9But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”
- Acts 4:33With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.
- Acts 5:15–16As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.
- Acts 9:40Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
- Hos 3:5Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.
- Acts 5:11–13And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.
- Acts 9:34“Aeneas,” Peter said to him, “Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and put away your mat.” Immediately Aeneas got up,
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Acts is the risen Christ continuing his work by the Spirit through the church, as the apostles preach that there is salvation in no other name under heaven.
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