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Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.
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The First 'Church'
Commentators note that this verse marks the first appearance of the word 'ekklesia' (church) in the book of Acts. This term, meaning 'assembly' or 'congregation,' signifies a new stage in the identity of the believers. They are now formally recognized as the distinct body of Christ, the Church, a community whose holiness God actively protects.
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Upon the whole church (εφ' ολην την εκκλησιαν). Here εκκλησια for the first time in Acts of the believers in Jerusalem. Twice alre…
19th Century
Anglican
And great fear came upon all the church.—With the exception of the doubtful reading in Acts 2:47, this is the first occur…
“About three hours later” the tragic episode was repeated with Sapphira. Just as Ananias and his wife were united in their conspiracy, so they were…
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16th Century
Protestant
And there came fear. He says, again, that the punishment of one was a lesson to all. But he plainly expresses in this place a double fear.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And great fear came upon all the church Which was still more increased by this instance of Sapphira's death:
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Presbyterian
The sin of Ananias and Sapphira was that they were ambitious to be thought eminent disciples when they were not true disciples. Hypocrites may deny…
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