Lux Domini
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

What does Acts 5:15 mean?

The separation of hypocrites by distinguishing judgments, should make the sincere cleave closer to each other and to the gospel ministry.

Key themes

Suffering and trialsPrayerTruthSpirit

Read with

Keep this verse inside Acts 5:12-16 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

Peter Person

Originally called Simon (=Simeon, i. e., “hearing”), a very common Jewish name in the New Testament. He was the son of Jona ( Matt. 16:17 ). His mother is nowhere named in Scripture.