Translations
Modern
As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.
Traditional
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.
Literal
…so as even to bring out the sick into the streets and to put them on cots and mats, so that of Peter coming, at least the shadow might envelop some of them.
Latin
…ita ut in plateas ejicerent infirmos, et ponerent in lectulis et grabatis, ut, veniente Petro, saltem umbra illius obumbraret quemquam illorum, et liberarentur ab infirmitatibus suis.
Original
Greek
English
As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.
Notes
The preaching of the apostles included many miraculous signs and wonders, similar to the ministry of Jesus. There were also powerful acts of healing and casting out demons (see also 6:8; compare Matthew 4:24; 9:35; Mark 1:32–34; Luke 4:40–41).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Furniture Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Temple
Topics
Apostles: Miraculous Power Given To Diseases: Those Afflicted With: Often Laid in the Streets to Receive Advice from Passers By Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus: Cures the Sick Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Peter: The Sick Healed