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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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 2:43
18th Century
Theologian
And fear came. That is, there was great reverence or awe. The multitude had just before derided them (Acts 2:13); but so strik…
AT Robertson
On Acts 2:43
Came (εγινετο). Imperfect middle, kept on coming.
Were done (εγινετο). Same tense. Awe kept on coming on a…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 2:43
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 2:41–47
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Calvin
On Acts 2:43
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Acts 2:43
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 43 And fear came upon every soul
Upon every inhabitant of Jerusalem, at least upon a great many of them; and up…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 2:42–47
17th Century
Minister
In these verses, we have the history of the truly primitive church, of its first days; this was indeed its state of infancy, yet, like infancy itse…