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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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AT Robertson
On Acts 5:11
Upon the whole church (εφ' ολην την εκκλησιαν). Here εκκλησια for the first time in Acts of the believers in Jerusalem. Twice alre…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 5:11
19th Century
Bishop
And great fear came upon all the church.—With the exception of the doubtful reading in Acts 2:47, this is the first occur…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 5:11
“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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John Calvin
On Acts 5:11
16th Century
Theologian
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.…
John Gill
On Acts 5:11
17th Century
Pastor
And great fear came upon all the church
Which was still more increased by this instance of Sapphira's death:
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Matthew Henry
On Acts 5:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…