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Acts 5:12

Acts 5:12
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought,.... That is, by their means, or by them as instruments, or through the imposition of their hands on persons, many miraculous and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And by the hands ... - By the apostles. This verse should be read in connection with the 15th, to which it belongs. Signs and wonders - Miracles. See the notes on Act 2:43. With one accord - With one…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

By the hands of the apostles - This verse should be read with the 15th, to which it properly belongs.

Solomon's porch - See the note on Joh 10:23.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Acts 5:12-16

We have here an account of the progress of the gospel, notwithstanding this terrible judgment inflicted upon two hypocrites.

I. Here is a general account of the miracles which the apostles wrought…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Miraculous powers of the Apostles. Continued growth of the Church

12. And by the hands of the apostles, &c. By the handsmay here only be the Hebrew mode of expressing by. Cp. (Jos 14:2) "By lot was…