The place was shaken (εσαλευθη ο τοπος). By an earthquake most likely as in 16:26, but none the less a token of God's presence and…

And when they had prayed. The event that followed was regarded by them as evidence that God heard their prayer.

The place was s…

The place was shaken...—The impression on the senses was, to that extent, a renewal of the wonder of the Day of Pentecost…

As a sign of God’s approval, Luke informs us that “the place where they were meeting was shaken” (cf. Exodus 19:18; [Reference Isaiah 6:…

And when they had prayed. Luke declares now that God not only heard this prayer but also confirmed it by a visible sign from heaven. For t…

And when they had prayed Either while they were praying, or as soon as they had done; for sometimes, as here, prayer is i…

Christ's followers do best in company, provided it is among themselves. It encourages God's servants, both in doing their work and in enduring suff…