Acts 5:16 kjva — There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexe…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."

— Acts 5:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 5 — Context

13

And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.

14

And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)

15

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.

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There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

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Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,

18

And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

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But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

Acts 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 5:16 say?
Acts 5:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.”
Where is Acts 5:16 in the Bible?
Acts 5:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 16.
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 5:16.
What translation should I read Acts 5:16 in?
Acts 5:16 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 5:16?
Acts 5:16 reads (KJVA): “There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.” 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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