Acts 5:16

And many people of the cities round about came to Jerusalem, bringing the sick, and those who were troubled by evil spirits, all of whom were cured.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

In Context

15so that they brought the sick out along the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that even the shadow of Peter, as he passed along, might fall on some of them.

17But the chief priest arose, and all that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation;

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Cross References

Matthew 8:16When the evening had come, they brought to him many that were possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and cured all that were sick;

Mark 2:3And they came to him, bringing a paralytic, who was carried by four men.

Mark 16:17And these signs shall attend those who believe. In my name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;

Luke 6:18and those who were oppressed by evil spirits; and they were cured.

John 14:12Verily, verily I say to you, he that believes on me, the works that I do he also shall do. Even greater works than these shall he do, because I go to my Father;

1 Corinthians 12:9to another, faith, by the same Spirit; to another, gifts of healing, by the same Spirit;

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:13-17

The Progress of the Gospel. 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. 14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) 15 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… Read the whole commentary →

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