but the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the sadducees), and filled with jealousy, they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. but during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them...

now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. and they were all together in solomon’s portico. none of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. and more than ever believers were added to the...

and great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. [acts 5:11]     fear of the Lord - is a good thing for his sons and daughters.   the friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, [ps 25:14] behold, the eye of the...

after an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. and peter said to her, “tell me whether you sold the land for so much.” and she said, “yes, for so much.” but peter said to her, “how is it that you have agreed together to test...

when ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. and great fear came upon all who heard of it. the young men rose and wrapped him up and carried him out and buried him. [acts 5:5-6]   ananias did not fear the Lord–he did not heed the words...

while it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? and after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? you have not lied to man but to God.” [acts 5:4]   peter puts the issue very plainly here–we are...

but peter said, “ananias, why has satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land?” [acts 5:3]   lying to the Holy Spirit when the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will...

there was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. thus joseph, who was also called by the...

and with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. [acts 4:33]   great power many of us readily embrace God’s love and mercy, but how often do we forget that God is infinitely...

now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. [acts 4:32]   commonism. not communism.   a lot of critics take this verse and...