Acts 5:12 web — By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomo…

World English Bible

"By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch."

— Acts 5:12, World English Bible

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Acts 5 — Context

9

But Peter asked her, "How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out."

10

She fell down immediately at his feet, and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband.

11

Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.

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By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

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None of the rest dared to join them, however the people honored them.

14

More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women.

15

They even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on cots and mattresses, so that as Peter came by, at the least his shadow might overshadow some of them.

Acts 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:12 say?
Acts 5:12 in the World English Bible reads: “By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.”
Where is Acts 5:12 in the Bible?
Acts 5:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 12.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 5:12.
What translation should I read Acts 5:12 in?
Acts 5:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 5:12?
Acts 5:12 reads (WEB): “By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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