Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
Parallel translations
- KJV And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
- BSB A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.
- 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 8:37All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned.
- John 14:12Most certainly I tell you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, he will do also; and he will do greater works than these, because I am going to my Father.
- Luke 7:16Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!”
- Mark 16:17These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;
- Jer 33:9This city shall be to me for a name of joy, for a praise and for a glory, before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do to them, and shall fear and tremble for all the good and for all the peace that I procure to it.’”
- Esth 8:17In every province, and in every city, wherever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had gladness, joy, a feast, and a good day. Many from among the peoples of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews was fallen on them.
- Acts 3:6–9But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”
- Acts 4:33With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.
- Acts 5:15–16They even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on cots and mattresses, so that as Peter came by, at the least his shadow might overshadow some of them.
- Acts 9:40Peter sent them all out, and knelt down and prayed. Turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
- Hos 3:5Afterward the children of Israel shall return, and seek Yahweh their God, and David their king, and shall come with trembling to Yahweh and to his blessings in the last days.
- Acts 5:11–13Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.
- Acts 9:34Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!” Immediately he arose.
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