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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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And awe was coming upon every soul, and both many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A sense of awe was felt by everyone, and many wonders and signs (attesting miracles) were taking place through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone was amazed by the many miracles and wonders that the apostles worked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A feeling of fear came over everyone as many amazing things and miraculous signs happened through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Many miracles and wonders were being done through the apostles, and everyone was filled with awe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A sense of fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Reverential awe came over everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And fear came on every soul, also many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And awe was coming upon every soul, and both many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And fear came on every soul, many wonders also and signs were being done through the apostles,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to every soul was fear: and through the sent were many wonders and signs.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And fear came upon every soul: many wonders also and signs were done by the apostles in Jerusalem, and there was great fear in all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And fear developed in every soul. Also, many miracles and signs were accomplished by the Apostles in Jerusalem. And there was a great awe in everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And fear came upon every soul: and many miracles and wonders were done by the apostles in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And there was fear in every soul, and many signs and miracles were occurring by the hand of the Apostles in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And fear came on every soul; and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were wrought by the apostles in Jerusalem; and there was a great fear upon all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And on every soul there was an awe: and many miracles and signs were done by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and all the people were allarm'd at the many prodigies and miracles which were done by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And fear was coming upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were coming to pass through the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And fear came upon all the people: and many miracles and signs were wrought by the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/2-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=612" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">The Fellowship of Believers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42</span>They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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.">A sense of awe</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: Egineto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came over</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone,</a> <a href="/greek/5590.htm" title="5590: psychē (N-DFS) -- From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely."></a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- 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/652.htm" title="652: apostolōn (N-GMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egineto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">performed</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-NNP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/5059.htm" title="5059: terata (N-NNP) -- A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen.">wonders</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-NNP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">44</span>All the believers were together and had everything in common.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a></span><br />The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Mark 16:17-18</a></span><br />And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; / they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3-4</a></span><br />how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12</a></span><br />The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a></span><br />by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Acts 4:30</a></span><br />as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Acts 6:8</a></span><br />Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-6.htm">Acts 8:6-7</a></span><br />The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Acts 14:3</a></span><br />So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a></span><br />God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/7-3.htm">Exodus 7:3</a></span><br />But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-11.htm">Exodus 15:11</a></span><br />Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/34-10.htm">Deuteronomy 34:10-12</a></span><br />Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face— / no prophet who did all the signs and wonders that the LORD sent Moses to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh and to all his officials and all his land, / and no prophet who performed all the mighty acts of power and awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And fear came on every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.</p><p class="hdg">fear.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-11.htm">Acts 5:11,13</a></b></br> And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/8-17.htm">Esther 8:17</a></b></br> And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/33-9.htm">Jeremiah 33:9</a></b></br> And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.</p><p class="hdg">many.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6-9</a></b></br> Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/4-33.htm">Acts 4:33</a></b></br> And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12,15,16</a></b></br> And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/luke/7-16.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/john/11-38.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/acts/2-13.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Marvels</a> <a href="/acts/1-19.htm">Means</a> <a href="/john/20-30.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/john/14-5.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/acts/2-31.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Wonders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Feeling</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Marvels</a> <a href="/acts/4-9.htm">Means</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Miraculous</a> <a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/acts/3-23.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Wonders</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/2-1.htm">The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/2-12.htm">are admired by some, and derided by others;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/2-14.htm">whom Peter disproves;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/2-37.htm">he baptizes a great number who were converted;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/2-41.htm">who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/2-43.htm">the apostles working many miracles, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/2-46.htm">and God daily increasing his church.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A sense of awe came over everyone</b><br>This phrase indicates the profound impact of the Holy Spirit's work among the early believers. The "sense of awe" reflects a deep reverence and fear of God, often associated with His manifest presence. In the Old Testament, similar reactions are seen when God reveals Himself, such as at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a>). This awe is not merely emotional but a recognition of God's holiness and power. The early church's unity and devotion, as described earlier in <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a>, contributed to this atmosphere of reverence.<p><b>and the apostles performed many wonders and signs</b><br>The apostles' ability to perform "wonders and signs" is a testament to the authority and power given to them by Jesus Christ. These miracles served as divine validation of their message and ministry, similar to how Jesus' miracles confirmed His identity and mission (<a href="/john/20-30.htm">John 20:30-31</a>). The term "wonders and signs" is often used in Scripture to describe acts that reveal God's power and provoke amazement, as seen in the miracles performed by Moses in Egypt (Exodus 7-11). These acts were not just displays of power but were meant to point people to the truth of the Gospel and the reality of the Kingdom of God. The apostles' miracles fulfilled Jesus' promise that they would do greater works (<a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a>) and were a continuation of His ministry on earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a></b><br>The primary leaders of the early church, chosen by Jesus, who were empowered by the Holy Spirit to perform miracles and teach the gospel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_believers.htm">Early Believers</a></b><br>The community of new Christians who were witnessing the apostles' works and experiencing the growth of the early church.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events took place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of the early church's beginnings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/wonders_and_signs.htm">Wonders and Signs</a></b><br>Miraculous acts performed by the apostles, serving as divine confirmation of their message and authority.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sense_of_awe.htm">Sense of Awe</a></b><br>The reverential fear and amazement experienced by the people as they witnessed the apostles' works.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Power of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The apostles' ability to perform wonders and signs was a direct result of the Holy Spirit's empowerment. Believers today should seek the Spirit's guidance and power in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_miracles.htm">The Role of Miracles</a></b><br>Miracles served to authenticate the apostles' message. While we may not always witness miracles, we can trust in the truth of the gospel and the authority of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/awe_and_reverence.htm">Awe and Reverence</a></b><br>The sense of awe experienced by the early believers is a reminder of the importance of maintaining a reverent attitude towards God and His works.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_witness.htm">Community Witness</a></b><br>The early church's witness was strengthened by the visible power of God. Our lives should reflect God's work in us, serving as a testimony to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_expectation.htm">Faith and Expectation</a></b><br>While we may not see the same signs today, we should live with an expectation of God's active presence and work in our lives and communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_christianity_begin_and_grow.htm">How did Christianity originate and develop initially?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_atmosphere_for_miracles.htm">What is Christ Embassy's Atmosphere for Miracles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_new_monasticism.htm">What defines New Monasticism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_early_christian_signs_evidence.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28 – Why is there no concrete historical or archeological evidence of early Christian believers performing signs and wonders on a large scale? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) <span class= "bld">Fear came upon every soul.</span>--The Greek text shows a careful distinction of tenses. Fear--i.e., reverential awe--came specially at that season; the "signs and wonders" were wrought continually. (See Note on <a href="/acts/2-19.htm" title="And I will show wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke:">Acts 2:19</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Fear came</span>, etc. This seems to be spoken of the awe which fell upon the whole people, and restrained them from interfering with the disciples. Just as at the first settlement of Israel in the land of Canaan God laid the fear of them and the dread of them upon all the hind (<a href="/deuteronomy/11-25.htm">Deuteronomy 11:25</a>), so now the fear engendered by the events on the day of Pentecost, by the signs and wonders which followed and by the wonderful unity and holiness of the newborn Church, so wrought upon every soul at Jerusalem that all enmity was paralyzed, and the disciples had time to multiply and to consolidate and establish themselves before the storm of persecution fell upon them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/2-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">A sense of awe</span><br /><span class="grk">φόβος</span> <span class="translit">(phobos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came over</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐγίνετο</span> <span class="translit">(Egineto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everyone,</span><br /><span class="grk">πάσῃ</span> <span class="translit">(pasē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">τε</span> <span class="translit">(te)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">apostles</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀποστόλων</span> <span class="translit">(apostolōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">performed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγίνετο</span> <span class="translit">(egineto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">many</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλά</span> <span class="translit">(polla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">wonders</span><br /><span class="grk">τέρατα</span> <span class="translit">(terata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5059.htm">Strong's 5059: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">signs.</span><br /><span class="grk">σημεῖα</span> <span class="translit">(sēmeia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/2-43.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 2:43 Fear came on every soul and many (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/2-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 2:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 2:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/2-44.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 2:44"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 2:44" /></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>