King James Version
What Does Acts 2:43 Mean?
“And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.”
Context
41
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
42
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43
And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
44
And all that believed were together , and had all things common;
45
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(43) **Fear came upon every soul.**—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 Acts 2:19.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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