Acts 5:11

11 This incident struck terror into the whole Church, and into the hearts of all who heard of 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 "How was it," replied Peter, "that you two agreed to try an experiment upon the Spirit of the Lord? The men who have buried your husband are already at the door, and they will carry you out."

10 Instantly she fell down dead at his feet, and the young men came in and found her dead. So they carried her out and buried her by her husband's side.

11 This incident struck terror into the whole Church, and into the hearts of all who heard of it.

12 Many signs and marvels continued to be done among the people by the Apostles; and by common consent they all met in Solomon's Portico.

13 But none of the others dared to attach themselves to them. Yet the people held them in high honour--