John Gill - Exposition
John Gill
And great fear came upon all the church,.... Which was still more increased by this instance of Sapphira's death: and upon as many as heard these things; who were not of the church; [See comments on Acts 5:5].
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Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary
Matthew Henry
In this chapter we have, I. The sin and punishment of Ananias and Sapphira, who, for lying to the Holy Ghost, were struck dead at the word of Peter, ver. 1-11. II. The flourishing state of the church, in the power that went along with the preaching of the gospel, ver. 12-16. III. The imprisonment of the apostles, and their miraculous discharge out of prison, with fresh orders to go on to preach...