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When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
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Commentators unanimously agree that the shaking of the place was a direct, supernatural sign from God. Likened to an earthquake, this event was a powerful and immediate confirmation that God heard their prayer, was present with them, and approved of their mission. Scholars note that in the Old Testament, such events often signified the awesome presence of God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (εσαλευθη ο τοπος). By an earthquake most likely as in 16:26, but none the less a token of God's presence and…
19th Century
Anglican
The place was shaken...—The impression on the senses was, to that extent, a renewal of the wonder of the Day of Pentecost…
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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:…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when they had prayed Either while they were praying, or as soon as they had done; for sometimes, as here, prayer is i…
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