Acts 5:12

Acts 5:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch.

Context of Acts 5:12

10Immediately, she dropped dead in front of Peter. When the young men came back, they found Sapphira dead. So they carried her outside and buried her next to her husband. 11The whole church and everyone else who heard about what had happened were terrified. The people saw the apostles perform many miracles and do amazing things. The believers had a common faith in Jesus as they met on Solomon’s Porch. 13None of the other people dared to join them, although everyone spoke highly of them. 14More men and women than ever began to believe in the Lord.

Acts 5:12 word by word

Διὰ δὲ τῶν χειρῶν τῶν ἀποστόλων ἐγίνετο σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα πολλὰ ἐν τῷ λαῷ· καὶ ἦσαν ὁμοθυμαδὸν ἅπαντες ἐν τῇ στοᾷ Σολομῶντος·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• the handsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the handsχείρcheir · handG5495
• of the apostlesἀπόστολοςapostolos · apostleG652
• wereγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• signsσημεῖονsēmeion · signG4592
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• wondersτέραςteras · wondersG5059
• wrought amongἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the peopleλαόςlaos · a peopleG2992
• they wereεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• allἅπαςhapas · allG537
• with one accordὁμοθυμαδόνhomothumadon · unitedG3661
• Solomon’sΣολομώνSolomōn Solomōn · Solomon'sG4672
• porchστοάstoa · PorticoG4745

Cross-references for Acts 5:12

• Acts 2:43A feeling of fear came over everyone as many amazing things and miraculous signs happened through the apostles.
• Acts 3:6However, Peter said to him, “I don’t have any money, but I’ll give you what I do have. Through the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth, walk!”
• Acts 4:30Show your power by healing, performing miracles, and doing amazing things through the power and the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
• Acts 9:33In Lydda Peter found a man named Aeneas who was paralyzed and confined to a cot for eight years.
• Acts 14:3Paul and Barnabas stayed in the city of Iconium for a long time. They spoke boldly about the Lord, who confirmed their message about his good will by having them perform miracles and do amazing things.
• Acts 16:18She kept doing this for many days. Paul became annoyed, turned to the evil spirit, and said, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!” As Paul said this, the evil spirit left her.
• Acts 19:11God worked unusual miracles through Paul.
• Mark 16:17“These are the miraculous signs that will accompany believers: They will use the power and authority of my name to force demons out of people. They will speak new languages.
• Mark 16:20The disciples spread ⌞the Good News⌟ everywhere. The Lord worked with them. He confirmed his word by the miraculous signs that accompanied it.
• Romans 15:19by the power of miraculous and amazing signs, and by the power of God’s Spirit, I have finished spreading the Good News about Christ from Jerusalem to Illyricum.
• 2 Corinthians 12:12While I was among you I patiently did the signs, wonders, and miracles which prove that I’m an apostle.
• Hebrews 2:4God verified what they said through miraculous signs, amazing things, other powerful acts, and with other gifts from the Holy Spirit as he wanted.
• Acts 1:14The apostles had a single purpose as they devoted themselves to prayer. They were joined by some women, including Mary (the mother of Jesus), and they were joined by his brothers.
• Acts 2:42The disciples were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.
• Acts 4:32The whole group of believers lived in harmony. No one called any of his possessions his own. Instead, they shared everything.
• Acts 3:11They were excited, and everyone ran to see them at the place called Solomon’s Porch. The man wouldn’t let go of Peter and John.

Commentaries on Acts 5:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12By 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 John 10:23.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12And 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 Acts 2:43. With one accord - With one “mind,” or intention. See the notes on Acts 1:14. In Solomon‘s porch - See the Matthew 21:12 note; John 10:23 note. They were doubtless there for the purpose of worship. It does not mean that they were there constantly, but at the regular periods of worship…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-16Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-16The preaching of the apostles included many miraculous signs and wonders, similar to the ministry of Jesus. There were also powerful acts of healing and casting out demons (see also 6:8; compare Matthew 4:24; 9:35; Mark 1:32–34; Luke 4:40–41).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-2612. Solomon's Porch--(See on Joh 10:23).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings