Acts 5:12

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.

THE SUCCESS OF THE APOSTOLIC MISSION

Two results of the utmost importance came from the mighty signs and wonders done by the Twelve, these being (1) their power and authority were vastly strengthened; and (2) the forward thrust of Christianity was greatly augmented. We agree with Hervey who noted that the miracles were wrought "exclusively by the hands of the apostles."[23] The recurrence of the phrase, "by the apostles" or "by the hands of the apostles," affords positive proof that the one hundred disciples mentioned in the first chapter had no part in the baptism of the Holy Spirit which endowed the Twelve with the fantastic powers visible in the book of Acts.