A.T. Robertson Commentary Acts 5:16

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Acts 5:16

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Acts 5:16

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"And there also came together the multitudes from the cities round about Jerusalem, bring sick folk, and them that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one." — Acts 5:16 (ASV)

Came together (συνηρχετο). Imperfect middle, kept on coming.

Round about (περιξ). Old adverb, strengthened form of περ, only here in the N.T.

Vexed (οχλουμενους). Present passive participle of οχλεω, to excite a mob (οχλος) against one, to trouble, annoy. Old word, only here in the N.T., though ενοχλεω in Lu 6:18.

Were healed every one (εθεραπευοντο απαντες). Imperfect passive, were healed one at a time, repetition.