Acts 2:43
New International Version
Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.

New Living Translation
A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.

English Standard Version
And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.

Berean Standard Bible
A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.

Berean Literal Bible
And awe was coming upon every soul, and both many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

King James Bible
And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

New King James Version
Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

New American Standard Bible
Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

NASB 1995
Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

NASB 1977
And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

Legacy Standard Bible
And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

Amplified Bible
A sense of awe was felt by everyone, and many wonders and signs (attesting miracles) were taking place through the apostles.

Christian Standard Bible
Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.

American Standard Version
And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone was amazed by the many miracles and wonders that the apostles worked.

English Revised Version
And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A feeling of fear came over everyone as many amazing things and miraculous signs happened through the apostles.

Good News Translation
Many miracles and wonders were being done through the apostles, and everyone was filled with awe.

International Standard Version
A sense of fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.

Majority Standard Bible
A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.

NET Bible
Reverential awe came over everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles.

New Heart English Bible
Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

Webster's Bible Translation
And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Weymouth New Testament
Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles.

World English Bible
Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And fear came on every soul, also many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles,

Berean Literal Bible
And awe was coming upon every soul, and both many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

Young's Literal Translation
And fear came on every soul, many wonders also and signs were being done through the apostles,

Smith's Literal Translation
And to every soul was fear: and through the sent were many wonders and signs.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.

New American Bible
Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

New Revised Standard Version
Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And fear came upon every soul: and many miracles and wonders were done by the apostles in Jerusalem.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And there was fear in every soul, and many signs and miracles were occurring by the hand of the Apostles in Jerusalem.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And fear came on every soul; and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Godbey New Testament
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.

Haweis New Testament
And on every soul there was an awe: and many miracles and signs were done by the apostles.

Mace New Testament
and all the people were allarm'd at the many prodigies and miracles which were done by the apostles.

Weymouth New Testament
Fear came upon every one, and many marvels and signs were done by the Apostles.

Worrell New Testament
And fear was coming upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were coming to pass through the apostles.

Worsley New Testament
And fear came upon all the people: and many miracles and signs were wrought by the apostles.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Fellowship of Believers
42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common.…

Cross References
Acts 5:12
The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade.

Mark 16:17-18
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.”

Hebrews 2:3-4
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.

John 14:12
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.

1 Corinthians 12:10
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.

2 Corinthians 12:12
The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

Romans 15:19
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.

Acts 4:30
as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

Acts 6:8
Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 8:6-7
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.

Acts 14:3
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.

Acts 19:11-12
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.

Exodus 7:3
But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt,

Exodus 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

Deuteronomy 34:10-12
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.


Treasury of Scripture

And fear came on every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

fear.

Acts 5:11,13
And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things…

Esther 8:17
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.

Jeremiah 33:9
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.

many.

Acts 3:6-9
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…

Acts 4:33
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Acts 5:12,15,16
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…

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Acts 2
1. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages,
12. are admired by some, and derided by others;
14. whom Peter disproves;
37. he baptizes a great number who were converted;
41. who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together;
43. the apostles working many miracles,
46. and God daily increasing his church.














A sense of awe
The Greek word used here is "φόβος" (phobos), which can be translated as fear, reverence, or awe. In this context, it signifies a profound respect and wonder that filled the hearts of the people. This awe was not merely an emotional reaction but a deep spiritual recognition of God's presence and power at work through the apostles. Historically, this sense of awe is reminiscent of the fear of the Lord described in the Old Testament, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). It reflects a community deeply aware of the divine and the miraculous, fostering a reverent atmosphere that is conducive to spiritual growth and transformation.

came over everyone
The phrase indicates a widespread impact, suggesting that this awe was not limited to a select few but was experienced by all who witnessed the events. The Greek word "ἐγίνετο" (egineto) implies an ongoing state, indicating that this sense of awe was a continuous experience among the early believers. This communal experience of awe underscores the unity and shared faith of the early church, as they collectively recognized the work of God in their midst. It also highlights the inclusive nature of the early Christian community, where the presence of God was accessible to all, regardless of status or background.

and the apostles
The apostles were the chosen messengers of Christ, endowed with authority and power to establish the early church. The Greek term "ἀπόστολοι" (apostoloi) means "sent ones," emphasizing their role as emissaries of the Gospel. Historically, the apostles were eyewitnesses to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, which gave them a unique authority and credibility in their ministry. Their leadership was crucial in the foundational period of the church, as they were tasked with teaching, guiding, and nurturing the fledgling Christian community.

performed many wonders and signs
The Greek words "τέρατα" (terata) and "σημεῖα" (semeia) are used here. "Wonders" refers to miraculous events that evoke amazement, while "signs" are miracles that point to a deeper spiritual truth or reality. These wonders and signs were not merely displays of power but served as divine attestations of the apostles' message and authority. They were a continuation of the miraculous works of Jesus, now carried out by His followers through the power of the Holy Spirit. In the historical context of the early church, these miracles were essential in validating the new faith and drawing people to the truth of the Gospel. They demonstrated that the same God who worked through Jesus was now working through His apostles, confirming the continuity and authenticity of the Christian message.

(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.)

Verse 43. - Fear came, 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 (Deuteronomy 11:25), 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
A sense of awe
φόβος (phobos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5401: (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.

came over
Ἐγίνετο (Egineto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

everyone,
πάσῃ (pasē)
Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

and
τε (te)
Conjunction
Strong's 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

apostles
ἀποστόλων (apostolōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.

performed
ἐγίνετο (egineto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

many
πολλά (polla)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

wonders
τέρατα (terata)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5059: A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

signs.
σημεῖα (sēmeia)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.


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