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.
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And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: …
And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12-16)We have here an account of the progress of the gospel, notwithstanding this terrible judgment inflicted upon two hypocrites. I. Here is a general account of the miracles which the apostles wrought (Acts 5:12): By the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people , many miracles of mercy for one of judgment. Now the gospel power returned to its proper channel, which is…
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