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The remarkable growth of the early Church
The ADA018 article comments on Acts 5.12-16, describing the growth of the early Church in Jerusalem in the spring of 33. The apostles perform miracles publicly in Solomon’s Portico, the Church grows in numbers, men and women alike, and the apostles’ reputation grows among the people, despite a fear aroused by the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira. The passage establishes a strong parallel with the ministry of Jesus.
Acts 5.12 (King James Version) :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.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org