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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/5.htm">New International Version</a> Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events. <a href="/nlt/acts/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Great fear gripped the entire church and everyone else who heard what had happened. <a href="/esv/acts/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events. <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all those hearing these things. <a href="/kjv/acts/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. <a href="/nkjv/acts/5.htm">New King James Version</a> So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things. <a href="/nasb_/acts/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard about these things. <a href="/nasb/acts/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard of these things. <a href="/nasb77/acts/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all who heard of these things. <a href="/lsb/acts/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard these things. <a href="/amp/acts/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And great fear and awe gripped the whole church, and all who heard about these things. <a href="/csb/acts/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard these things. <a href="/hcsb/acts/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then great fear came on the whole church and on all who heard these things. <a href="/asv/acts/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things. <a href="/cev/acts/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The church members were afraid, and so was everyone else who heard what had happened. <a href="/erv/acts/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things. <a href="/gwt/acts/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The whole church and everyone else who heard about what had happened were terrified. <a href="/gnt/acts/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> The whole church and all the others who heard of this were terrified. <a href="/isv/acts/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> And great fear seized the whole church and everyone else who heard about this. <a href="/msb/acts/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events. <a href="/net/acts/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Great fear gripped the whole church and all who heard about these things. <a href="/nheb/acts/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Great fear came on the whole church, and on all who heard these things. <a href="/wbt/acts/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This incident struck terror into the whole Church, and into the hearts of all who heard of it. <a href="/web/acts/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and great fear came on all the Assembly, and on all who heard these things. <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all those hearing these things. <a href="/ylt/acts/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and great fear came upon all the assembly, and upon all who heard these things. <a href="/slt/acts/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And great fear was upon the whole church, and upon all having heard these things.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there came great fear upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things. <a href="/cpdv/acts/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And a great fear came over the entire Church and over all who heard these things. <a href="/nabre/acts/5.htm">New American Bible</a> And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And great fear seized the whole church and all who heard of these things.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And great fear came upon all the congregation and upon all who heard what had happened. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And there was great fear upon the entire church among all those who heard.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And great fear came on all the church, and on all that heard these things.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And great fear came on all the church, and on all those hearing these things. <a href="/haweis/acts/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And great awe fell on all the Church, and on all who heard these things.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> which affected the whole assembly, and all that heard of it with great dread. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This incident struck terror into the whole Church, and into the hearts of all who heard of it. <a href="/worrell/acts/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And great fear came upon the whole assembly, and upon all who heard these things. <a href="/worsley/acts/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And great fear came upon the whole assembly, and upon all that heard these things. <a href="/parallel/acts/5-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1323" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Ananias and Sapphira</a> …10At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megas (Adj-NMS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobos (N-NMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holēn (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsian (N-AFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard about</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these events.</a> 12The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43</a> A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. <a href="/acts/4-33.htm">Acts 4:33</a> With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all. <a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Acts 19:17</a> This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor. <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16</a> A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” <a href="/luke/1-65.htm">Luke 1:65</a> All their neighbors were filled with awe, and people throughout the hill country of Judea were talking about these events. <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28-29</a> Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. / “For our God is a consuming fire.” <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">Revelation 11:13</a> And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven. <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a> And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.” <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">2 Corinthians 7:1</a> Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a> Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Matthew 28:8</a> So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Mark 4:41</a> Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” <a href="/luke/5-26.htm">Luke 5:26</a> Everyone was taken with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.” <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Luke 8:37</a> Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And great fear came on all the church, and on as many as heard these things.<a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Acts 5:5</a> And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.<a href="/acts/19-17.htm">Acts 19:17</a> And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.<a href="/psalms/89-7.htm">Psalm 89:7</a> God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">Events</a> <a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/john/13-1.htm">Incident</a> <a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/john/19-3.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/7-38.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/7-38.htm">Church</a> <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Events</a> <a href="/acts/5-13.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/7-39.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/9-42.htm">Incident</a> <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/acts/5-20.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 5</div>1. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, </a> 3. <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;</a> 12. <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">to the increase of the faith;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">the apostles are again imprisoned;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;</a> 21. <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">and before the council,</a> 33. <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">they are in danger to be killed; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And great fear came over the whole church The phrase "great fear" indicates a profound reverence and awe, often associated with the recognition of God's holiness and justice. This fear is not merely terror but a deep respect for God's power and authority. In the context of <a href="/acts/5.htm">Acts 5</a>, this fear follows the divine judgment on Ananias and Sapphira, who lied to the Holy Spirit. The early church, still in its formative stage, witnesses firsthand the seriousness of sin and the importance of integrity within the community. This event underscores the holiness required of God's people, echoing the Old Testament instances where God's holiness was demonstrated, such as the deaths of Nadab and Abihu (<a href="/leviticus/10.htm">Leviticus 10:1-3</a>).came over the whole church The term "church" (Greek: ekklesia) refers to the assembly of believers, marking one of the earliest uses of the term in the New Testament to describe the Christian community. This indicates that the fear was not limited to individuals but was a collective experience, emphasizing the unity and shared responsibility within the body of Christ. The early church was characterized by communal living and shared resources, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, and this incident reinforced the need for honesty and transparency in such a community.and all who heard about these events The phrase "all who heard" suggests that the impact of the event extended beyond the immediate church community to the broader public. This widespread fear served as a testimony to the power and presence of God among His people, potentially drawing others to the faith or causing them to reconsider their actions. The events surrounding Ananias and Sapphira would have been a topic of significant discussion, highlighting the seriousness with which God views sin and the importance of truthfulness. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's desire for His people to be a light to the nations, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, and the call for the church to be a witness to the world, as Jesus instructed in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers in Jerusalem who were the first followers of Jesus Christ. They were characterized by their unity, sharing of possessions, and commitment to the apostles' teaching. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ananias_and_sapphira.htm">Ananias and Sapphira</a> A married couple who were part of the early church. They sold a piece of property but deceitfully kept back part of the proceeds while pretending to donate the entire amount to the apostles. 3. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles and a leader in the early church. He confronted Ananias and Sapphira about their deceit, leading to their deaths. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, serving as the center of early Christian activity and the location of the first church. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, who was actively working in the early church, empowering believers and revealing truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> The account of Ananias and Sapphira serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin, particularly deceit and hypocrisy, within the church. <a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the Lord</a> The great fear that came upon the church highlights the importance of reverence and awe towards God, recognizing His holiness and justice. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_giving.htm">Integrity in Giving</a> The account challenges believers to examine their motives in giving and to ensure that their actions align with their professed faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit's involvement in revealing the truth underscores His role in guiding and purifying the church. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> The early church's response to sin within its ranks emphasizes the need for accountability and discipline in maintaining the integrity of the Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_asylum_seekers.htm">What defines a toxic cult?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'mustard_seed_faith'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'mustard seed faith'?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_god's_wrath_shown_in_the_bible.htm">How does God's wrath manifest in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_ananias_and_sapphira.htm">What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) And great fear came upon all the church.--With the exception of the doubtful reading in <a href="/acts/2-47.htm" title="Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.">Acts 2:47</a>, this is the first occurrence of the word ecclesia since the two instances in which our Lord had used it, as it were, by anticipation. (See Notes on <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm" title="And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.">Matthew 16:18</a>; <a href="/matthew/18-17.htm" title="And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it to the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be to you as an heathen man and a publican.">Matthew 18:17</a>.) Its frequent use in the LXX. version for the "assembly," or "congregation," of Israel (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-16.htm" title="According to all that you desired of the LORD your God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.">Deuteronomy 18:16</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/23-1.htm" title="He that is wounded in the stones, or has his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.">Deuteronomy 23:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/26-12.htm" title="My foot stands in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.">Psalm 26:12</a>; <a href="/psalms/68-26.htm" title="Bless you God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.">Psalm 68:26</a>), its associations with the political life of Greece as applied to the assemblies, every member of which was a full citizen, made it a natural and fitting word for the new society; and the use by our Lord either of the actual Greek word or of the corresponding Aramaic term stamped it with His sanction. Its occurrence here is, perhaps, an indication of the increase of the Hellenistic element among the disciples. The sudden startling death of Ananias and his wife naturally tended to give a new prominence to the society, the rulers of which were seen to be clothed with supernatural powers; and the fear that fell upon all who heard of these things led them in part to draw near with reverence, in part to shrink back in awe. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - The whole Church for all the Church, A.V.; all that heard for as many as heard, A.V. The awful death of the two liars to God not only struck a salutary fear into the minds of the whole Church, but filled with awe all outside the Church who heard of it; and doubtless gave a temporary check to the persecutions, while it disposed many to hearken to the apostles' preaching. <a href="/commentaries/acts/5-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. great μέγας (megas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. fear φόβος (phobos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. came ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. over ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole ὅλην (holēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. church ἐκκλησίαν (ekklēsian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heard about ἀκούοντας (akouontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. these [events]. ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/5-11.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 5:11 Great fear came on the whole assembly (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/5-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 5:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 5:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/5-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 5:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 5:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>