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Acts 5:16

Acts 5:16
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then the high priest rose up,.... Annas, or rather Caiaphas; See Gill on Act 4:6 he having heard what miracles were wrought by the apostles, and what additions were made to them, rose up from his seat…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

There came also ... - Attracted by the fame of Peter’s miracles, as the people formerly had been by the miracles of the Lord Jesus. Vexed - Troubled, afflicted, or tormented. Unclean spirits -…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits - Here it is evident that sick people are distinguished from those who were vexed with unclean spirits; and therefore they were not one and…

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

There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem The best MSS. have no word for unto. The construction without that preposition would be and there came also together the…