Act 5:15-16 | JFB | STEP | 15. into the streets —"in every street." on beds and couches —The words denote the softer couches of the rich and the meaner cribs of the poor [BENGEL ]. shadow of Peter . . . might overshadow some of them —Compare . So Elisha. Now the predicted greatness of Peter ( ), as the directing spirit of the early Church, was at its height.

Acts 5:15-16

15. into the streets—"in every street."

on beds and couches—The words denote the softer couches of the rich and the meaner cribs of the poor [BENGEL].

shadow of Peter . . . might overshadow some of them—Compare Ac 19:12; Lu 8:46. So Elisha. Now the predicted greatness of Peter (Mt 16:18), as the directing spirit of the early Church, was at its height.

13-16. of the rest durst no man join himself, &c.—Of the unconverted none ventured, after what had taken place, to profess discipleship; but yet their number continually increased.