Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. New Living Translation A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. English Standard Version And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. Berean Standard Bible A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. Berean Literal Bible And awe was coming upon every soul, and both many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. King James Bible And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. New King James Version Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. New American Standard Bible Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. NASB 1995 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. NASB 1977 And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. Legacy Standard Bible And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. Amplified Bible A sense of awe was felt by everyone, and many wonders and signs (attesting miracles) were taking place through the apostles. Christian Standard Bible Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. American Standard Version And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Contemporary English Version Everyone was amazed by the many miracles and wonders that the apostles worked. English Revised Version And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. GOD'S WORD® Translation A feeling of fear came over everyone as many amazing things and miraculous signs happened through the apostles. Good News Translation Many miracles and wonders were being done through the apostles, and everyone was filled with awe. International Standard Version A sense of fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. Majority Standard Bible A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. NET Bible Reverential awe came over everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. New Heart English Bible Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Webster's Bible Translation And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. Weymouth New Testament Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles. World English Bible Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd fear came on every soul, also many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles, Berean Literal Bible And awe was coming upon every soul, and both many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. Young's Literal Translation And fear came on every soul, many wonders also and signs were being done through the apostles, Smith's Literal Translation And to every soul was fear: and through the sent were many wonders and signs. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd fear came upon every soul: many wonders also and signs were done by the apostles in Jerusalem, and there was great fear in all. Catholic Public Domain Version And fear developed in every soul. Also, many miracles and signs were accomplished by the Apostles in Jerusalem. And there was a great awe in everyone. New American Bible Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. New Revised Standard Version Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd fear came upon every soul: and many miracles and wonders were done by the apostles in Jerusalem. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And there was fear in every soul, and many signs and miracles were occurring by the hand of the Apostles in Jerusalem. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd fear came on every soul; and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. Godbey New Testament And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were wrought by the apostles in Jerusalem; and there was a great fear upon all. Haweis New Testament And on every soul there was an awe: and many miracles and signs were done by the apostles. Mace New Testament and all the people were allarm'd at the many prodigies and miracles which were done by the apostles. Weymouth New Testament Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles. Worrell New Testament And fear was coming upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were coming to pass through the apostles. Worsley New Testament And fear came upon all the people: and many miracles and signs were wrought by the apostles. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fellowship of Believers42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common.… Cross References Acts 5:12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; / they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.” Hebrews 2:3-4 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. John 14:12 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 2 Corinthians 12:12 The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. Acts 4:30 as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. Acts 8:6-7 The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. Acts 14:3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. Acts 19:11-12 God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. Exodus 7:3 But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? Deuteronomy 34:10-12 Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face— / no prophet who did all the signs and wonders that the LORD sent Moses to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh and to all his officials and all his land, / and no prophet who performed all the mighty acts of power and awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. Treasury of Scripture And fear came on every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. fear. Acts 5:11,13 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things… Esther 8:17 And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them. Jeremiah 33:9 And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it. many. Acts 3:6-9 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk… Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Acts 5:12,15,16 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… Jump to Previous Apostles Awe Fear Feeling Filled Kept Marvels Means Miraculous Sense Signs Soul WondersJump to Next Apostles Awe Fear Feeling Filled Kept Marvels Means Miraculous Sense Signs Soul WondersActs 2 1. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, 12. are admired by some, and derided by others; 14. whom Peter disproves; 37. he baptizes a great number who were converted; 41. who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; 43. the apostles working many miracles, 46. and God daily increasing his church. A sense of awe came over everyone This phrase indicates the profound impact of the Holy Spirit's work among the early believers. The "sense of awe" reflects a deep reverence and fear of God, often associated with His manifest presence. In the Old Testament, similar reactions are seen when God reveals Himself, such as at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:16). This awe is not merely emotional but a recognition of God's holiness and power. The early church's unity and devotion, as described earlier in Acts 2, contributed to this atmosphere of reverence. and the apostles performed many wonders and signs Persons / Places / Events 1. The ApostlesThe primary leaders of the early church, chosen by Jesus, who were empowered by the Holy Spirit to perform miracles and teach the gospel. 2. Early Believers The community of new Christians who were witnessing the apostles' works and experiencing the growth of the early church. 3. Jerusalem The city where these events took place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the early church's beginnings. 4. Wonders and Signs Miraculous acts performed by the apostles, serving as divine confirmation of their message and authority. 5. Sense of Awe The reverential fear and amazement experienced by the people as they witnessed the apostles' works. Teaching Points The Power of the Holy SpiritThe apostles' ability to perform wonders and signs was a direct result of the Holy Spirit's empowerment. Believers today should seek the Spirit's guidance and power in their lives. The Role of Miracles Miracles served to authenticate the apostles' message. While we may not always witness miracles, we can trust in the truth of the gospel and the authority of Scripture. Awe and Reverence The sense of awe experienced by the early believers is a reminder of the importance of maintaining a reverent attitude towards God and His works. Community Witness The early church's witness was strengthened by the visible power of God. Our lives should reflect God's work in us, serving as a testimony to others. Faith and Expectation While we may not see the same signs today, we should live with an expectation of God's active presence and work in our lives and communities.(43) Fear came upon every soul.--The Greek text shows a careful distinction of tenses. Fear--i.e., reverential awe--came specially at that season; the "signs and wonders" were wrought continually. (See Note on Acts 2:19.)Verse 43. - Fear came, etc. This seems to be spoken of the awe which fell upon the whole people, and restrained them from interfering with the disciples. Just as at the first settlement of Israel in the land of Canaan God laid the fear of them and the dread of them upon all the hind (Deuteronomy 11:25), so now the fear engendered by the events on the day of Pentecost, by the signs and wonders which followed and by the wonderful unity and holiness of the newborn Church, so wrought upon every soul at Jerusalem that all enmity was paralyzed, and the disciples had time to multiply and to consolidate and establish themselves before the storm of persecution fell upon them. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek A sense of aweφόβος (phobos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5401: (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. came over Ἐγίνετο (Egineto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. everyone, πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. and τε (te) Conjunction Strong's 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. apostles ἀποστόλων (apostolōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. performed ἐγίνετο (egineto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. many πολλά (polla) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. wonders τέρατα (terata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 5059: A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. signs. σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. 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