Acts 5:11

11 Trepidation and dread seized the whole church and all who heard what had happened.

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 He replied, "How could you scheme with each other to challenge the Lord's Spirit? Look! The feet of those who buried your husband are at the door. They will carry you out too."

10 At that very moment, she dropped dead at his feet. When the young men entered and found her dead, they carried her out and buried her with her husband.

11 Trepidation and dread seized the whole church and all who heard what had happened.

12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. They would come together regularly at Solomon's Porch.

13 No one from outside the church dared to join them, even though the people spoke highly of them.