A sense of fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.

When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and died. And great fear seized everyone who heard about it.

And great fear seized the whole church and everyone else who heard about this.

So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace. As it continued to be built up and to live in the fear of the Lord, it kept increasing in numbers through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

"Men of Israel and you who fear God, listen! The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and made them a great people during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with a public display of power he led them out of there.

"My brothers, descendants of Abraham's family, and those among you who fear God, it is to us that the message of this salvation has been sent.