Acts 5:11

And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard these things.

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In The King James Version

And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

In Context

10At once she fell down at his feet and breathed her last breath. When the young men came in, they found her dead, so they carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

12Now many signs and wonders were taking place among the people by the hands of the apostles, and all the believers were together with one accord in Solomon's portico.

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Cross References

Acts 5:5When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last breath. And great fear came upon all who heard about it.

1 Corinthians 10:11Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written down for our instruction, upon whom the end of the ages has come.

Hebrews 4:1Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest remains open, let us proceed with fear so that none of you may be found to have fallen short of it.

Hebrews 12:15Make sure no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, which would result in many becoming defiled.

1 Peter 1:17If you call on the Father who judges without partiality according to each person's work, pass the time of your sojourn in reverent fear.

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:2-12

The Case of Ananias and Sapphira. 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine… Read the whole commentary →

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