Acts 5:16

And also the multitude from the surrounding cities were coming together into Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, who were all being healed. 1 The Apostles Are Persecuted

English Majority Text (NT)

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 were bringing the sick out into the streets, and placing them on couches and pallets, so that as Peter was passing, at least his shadow might fall on some of them.

17Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,

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Cross References

Matthew 8:16When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and He healed all that were sick,

Mark 2:3And they came to Him, bringing a paralytic being carried by four men.

Mark 16:17And these signs shall accompany those who have believed: In My name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;

Luke 6:18as well as those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were being healed.

John 14:12“Most assuredly I say to you, he that believes in Me, the works which I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

1 Corinthians 12:9and to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings 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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