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Acts 5:15

Acts 5:15
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 them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

There came also a multitude out of the cities round about,.... The fame of the apostles' miracles spread in the cities round about Jerusalem; those that were at some distance as well as near, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Insomuch - So that. This should be connected with Act 5:12. Many miracles were performed by the apostles, “insomuch, etc.” They brought forth - The people, or the friends of the sick, brought them…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Insomuch that they brought forth the sick - This verse is a continuation of the subject begun in the 12th. The following is the order in which all these verses should be read, from the 11th to the…

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

Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets Instead of the preposition into, the best authorities read even … into, "they even brought forth," &c.

These words are a description of one…

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