Acts 5:15

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Insomuch{G5620} that they brought forth{G1627}{(G5721)} the sick{G772} into{G2596} the streets{G4113}, and{G2532} laid{G5087}{(G5721)} them on{G1909} beds{G2825} and{G2532} couches{G2895}, that{G2443} at the least{G2579} the shadow{G4639} of Peter{G4074} passing by{G2064}{(G5740)} might overshadow{G1982}{(G5661)} some{G5100} of them{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(15) So that they even carried the sick into the streets and laid upon beds and mattresses so that when Kefa arrived at least his shadow might fall on any of them.
The F.O.G
[15] The apostles' ministry became so powerful that people brought their sick into the streets, laying them on beds and mats, hoping that even Peter's shadow might fall on them as he passed by.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so as into the broad places to bring forth the ailing, and to lay them upon couches and mats, that at the coming of Peter, even his shadow might overshadow some one of them;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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