Acts 5:11

11 As a result of this, great fear came over the whole Messianic community, and indeed over everyone who heard about it.

Acts 5:11 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 5:11

And great fear came upon all the church
Which was still more increased by this instance of Sapphira's death:

and upon as many as heard these things;
who were not of the church; (See Gill on Acts 5:5).

Acts 5:11 In-Context

9 But Kefa came back at her, "Then why did you people plot to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The men who buried your husband are at the door. They will carry you out too!"
10 Instantly she collapsed at his feet and died. The young men entered, found her there dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.
11 As a result of this, great fear came over the whole Messianic community, and indeed over everyone who heard about it.
12 Meanwhile, through the emissaries many signs and miracles continued to be done among the people. United in mind and purpose, the believers met in Shlomo's Colonnade;
13 and no one else dared to join them. Nevertheless, the people continued to regard them highly;
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