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5:15,16 They brought forth the sick into the streets. The fame of the miracles, and especially of Peter's, caused this to be done.

The shadow of Peter. It is not said that the shadow of Peter falling on them did any good, but the people supposed it might. The object is to show the great favor of the apostles with the people. It was a time, however, when multitudes of miracles were wrought.

5:12-16 The separation of hypocrites by distinguishing judgments, should make the sincere cleave closer to each other and to the gospel ministry. Whatever tends to the purity and reputation of the church, promotes its enlargement; but that power alone which wrought such miracles by the apostles, can rescue sinners from the power of sin and Satan, and add believers to His worshippers. Christ will work by all his faithful servants; and every one who applies to him shall be healed.

Afflicted Beset Cities Crowds Evil Gathered Harassed Healed Ill Inhabitants Jerusalem Multitude Multitudes Persons Round Sick Spirits Together Tormented Towns Unclean Vexed Vicinity

Afflicted Beset Cities Crowds Evil Gathered Harassed Healed Ill Inhabitants Jerusalem Multitude Multitudes Persons Round Sick Spirits Together Tormented Towns Unclean Vexed Vicinity


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