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A Widening Circle of Influence
Commentators note that the apostles' fame had spread beyond Jerusalem. People from surrounding towns were now coming for healing, marking a significant expansion of the gospel's influence. This shows the church's mission was already reaching into the wider region of Judea, fulfilling Jesus' commission.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 5:16
18th Century
Theologian
There came also, etc. Attracted by the fame of Peter's miracles, as the people formerly had been by the miracles of the Lord Jesus.
AT Robertson
On Acts 5:16
Came together (συνηρχετο). Imperfect middle, kept on coming.
Round about (περιξ). Old adverb, strengthened…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 5:16
19th Century
Bishop
There came also a multitude.—Here also the tense points to a continual and daily concourse. The work of expansion is begi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 5:16
The material in these two verses is structurally much like that of 4:34–35, for in both cases there is a logical and linguistic connection with eac…
John Gill
On Acts 5:16
17th Century
Pastor
There came also a multitude out of the cities round about ,
&c.] The fame of the apostles' miracles spread in the ci…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 5:12–16
17th Century
Minister
The separation of hypocrites by distinguishing judgments should make the sincere cleave closer to each other and to the gospel ministry. Whatever t…