KJV ORIGINAL
And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Nobody else had the courage to join their group, but the people totally respected and admired them from a distance.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes respect comes with space, people see your impact but know you're operating on a different level.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, the early Christian church was growing rapidly through the apostles' miracles and bold preaching in Jerusalem. Following the sudden deaths of Ananias and Sapphira for lying to the Holy Spirit, fear spread among outsiders, making them hesitant to join the disciples lightly. Yet, the wider community still revered the apostles for their evident power and godliness.
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