Acts 5:15

15. Insomuch that What is now stated, the bringing vast numbers to be healed, was the consequence of all that is narrated in the last three verses; namely, the miraculous deeds, the awe and love of the people, and the increased number of believers.

Beds and couches Beds and pallets or mats.

Shadow Mentioned as showing the enthusiastic, perhaps superstitious, faith of the people, not as affirming that miracles resulted from Peter’s shadow. But see note Acts 8:24.

Upon this passage, Acts 5:11-16, a variety of interpretations have been given; but without discussing them we give our own, which differs slightly, especially in Acts 5:13, from all others. Dr. Clarke thinks the order of the verses deranged and gives a rearrangement. So great a liberty with the text is inadmissible, and, so far as we can see, wholly unnecessary.