Acts 5:16

There also came together a great number of people from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and 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

15so that they even carried the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, so that as Peter came by, his shadow might fall on some of them.

17But 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, the people brought to Jesus many who were possessed by demons. He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick.

Mark 2:3Then some men came to him who were bringing a paralyzed man; four people were carrying him.

Mark 16:17+ 16:17 The best ancient copies omit Mrk. 16:9-20. These signs will go with those who believe: In my name they will cast out demons. They will speak in new languages.

Luke 6:18They had come to listen to him and to be healed of their diseases. People who were troubled with unclean spirits were also healed.

John 14:12Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will do the works that I do, and he will do greater works than these because I am going to the Father.

1 Corinthians 12:9To another is given faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the 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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