And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
Parallel translations
- WEB Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through 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 8:37Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.
- John 14:12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
- Luke 7:16And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
- Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
- Jer 33:9And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.
- Esth 8:17And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.
- Acts 3:6–9Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
- Acts 4:33And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
- Acts 5:15–16Insomuch 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 9:40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
- Hos 3:5Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.
- Acts 5:11–13And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
- Acts 9:34And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
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