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Acts 5:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The apostles were out here doing incredible miracles and signs among the people. Everyone was gathering together in Solomon's porch, completely united and on the same page.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God's people come together with one heart, miraculous things start happening.

📚 Historical Context

In the early days of the Christian church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, the apostles were continuing the ministry of Jesus by performing miracles through the power of the Holy Spirit, which served to validate the gospel message and attract followers. This verse describes the believers gathering in unity at Solomon's Porch, a public area in the Jerusalem Temple, where they met amidst a growing Jewish community and faced opposition from religious authorities. These events unfolded shortly after Pentecost, highlighting the early church's bold witness in a culturally Jewish setting.

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