Acts 5:11

Translations

Modern

And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.

Traditional

And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.

Literal

And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all those hearing these things.

Latin

Et factus est timor magnus in universa ecclesia, et in omnes qui audierunt hæc.

Original

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English

And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events.

Notes

Acts 5:11

great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events: The sudden judgment on Ananias and Sapphira had a serious impact on both the Christian community and those who learned about it (see Hebrews 10:31). Christians were strongly reminded to remain pure.

For non-Christians, the integrity of Christians was restored. So once again "the people regarded them highly" (Acts 5:13). However, it also made those outside the church cautious about joining a group with such high standards (5:13). This divine "pruning" allowed for new growth to occur (see John 15:1–11; Acts 5:14; see also 6:5–7; 11:24; 21:20).

Acts 5:1–11

Luke likes to balance a positive example with a negative one. He just shared the remarkable and positive story of Barnabas (4:36–37). Now, Luke shows the opposite behavior of Ananias and Sapphira. This couple desired to earn status in the community and for others to admire them. Ananias did not have to sell his property or give away the money. Their sin was pretending and dishonesty.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Clean, Unclean, and Holy Remove the Evil The Plagues

Events

Ananias and Sapphira lie to Godc. AD 30

Related verses

Acts 5:5
On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.
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Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.
Hebrews 4:1
Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.
Acts 19:17
This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
Psalm 89:7
In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
Hebrews 12:15
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.
Jeremiah 32:40
I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me.
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Church Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Ananias: A Covetous Member of Church at Jerusalem--Falsehood and Death of Peter: Foretells the Death of Ananias and Sapphira Vows of Ananias and Sapphira, in the Dedication of the Proceeds of the Sale of Their Land

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