Acts 5:16

Crowds from the towns around Jerusalem brought their sick and those afflicted by evil spirits. They were all healed.

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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

15As a result, people brought those who were sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that as Peter passed by his shadow might fall on them.

17However, the high priest and those with him (who were Sadducees) became very jealous and decided to intervene.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:16When evening came they brought many who were demon-possessed to Jesus. He made the spirits leave at his command, and he healed all those who were sick.

Mark 2:3Four men had brought a man who was paralyzed,

Mark 16:17The following signs will accompany those who trust in me: in my name they will drive out demons; they will speak new languages;

Luke 6:18Those who were troubled by evil spirits were also healed.

John 14:12I tell you the truth, anyone who trusts in me will do the same things I am doing. In fact they will do even greater things because I am going to the Father.

1 Corinthians 12:9Another receives the gift of strongly trusting in God by the same Spirit. Another receives gifts of healing from that one 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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