Acts 2:43
What does Acts 2:43 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 2:43 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 2:43 means
A sense of 'fear came upon every soul,' indicating a reverent awe and recognition of God’s powerful activity among them, both within the church and perhaps among outsiders. This holy fear was a response to the ongoing spiritual presence and validation of God's work. The verse also highlights that 'many wonders and signs were done through the apostles,' demonstrating that divine power continued to be dramatically manifest, authenticating their ministry and reinforcing the message.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But fear came on every soul: and all sorts of wonders and signs were done by the Apostles.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And fear came on every soul, many wonders also and signs were being done through the apostles,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And fear came upon every soul. Many wonders also and signs were done by the apostles in Jerusalem: and there was great fervor in all.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And fear was upon every soul, and many wonders and signs took place through the apostles' means.
Context
Building on the description of the early church's communal practices, this verse highlights the spiritual atmosphere among them and the ongoing manifestation of divine power. The 'fear' signals a reverence for God's work, which is then explicitly linked to the apostles' continued performance of wonders and signs. This sets up further details about their communal living and shared resources.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 3:6
But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.
- Acts 9:40
But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
- Acts 5:11
And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things.
- Luke 7:16
And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.
- Mark 16:17
And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
- Luke 8:37
And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them; for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.
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