And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
Everyone was completely in awe, like, genuinely shook by what they were witnessing. The apostles were doing incredible miracles and supernatural things that left people speechless.
When God shows up through his people, everyone notices and can't help but be amazed.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Chapter 2 describes the events immediately following Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles, enabling them to speak in various languages and preach boldly to a diverse crowd in Jerusalem. This led to Peter's powerful sermon, resulting in the conversion of about three thousand people and the rapid growth of the early church. The fear that came upon every soul was a widespread reverential awe, as the apostles began performing miracles and signs that validated the gospel message and drew people to faith.
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