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Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
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Awe as a Divine Shield
Commentators explain that the 'fear' described was not terror but a widespread 'reverential awe' that fell upon the entire community, not just believers. John Calvin notes this awe acted like a divine 'bridle,' restraining potential opposition and protecting the vulnerable, fledgling church, giving it space to grow.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And fear came. That is, there was great reverence or awe. The multitude had just before derided them (Acts 2:13); but so strik…
Came (εγινετο). Imperfect middle, kept on coming.
Were done (εγινετο). Same tense. Awe kept on coming on a…
19th Century
Anglican
Fear came upon every soul.—The Greek text shows a careful distinction of tenses. Fear—i.e., reverential awe—came speciall…
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Baptist
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continu…
16th Century
Protestant
And there came. He signifies to us that the outward manifestation and presence of the Church was such that it made others afraid who did n…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 43 And fear came upon every soul Upon every inhabitant of Jerusalem, at least upon a great many of them; and up…
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