Acts 5:15 Meaning
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
Context Explained
13And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
14And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
15Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
16There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
17Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
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Related Cross References
Acts 19:12
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Mark 6:56
This verse describes how people sought to touch Jesus for healing, similar to how they sought Peter.
James 5:14
This verse encourages prayer for the sick, reflecting the healing ministry seen in Acts.
Source: Acts 5:15