Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.

So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things.

Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

The Church Prospers

Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.

And they said, “Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.”

But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen:

“Men and brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the word of this salvation has been sent.

This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Now when there arose a great dissension, the commander, fearing lest Paul might be pulled to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.

When they had taken it on board, they used cables to undergird the ship; and fearing lest they should run aground on the Syrtis Sands, they struck sail and so were driven.

Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.