Acts 5:13
And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
Acts 5:12
Verse 12 highlights that “many signs and wonders” were performed by the apostles, and they were all together in Solomon’s Porch. The miraculous acts authenticate the apostles’ ministry and demonstrate the Spirit’s power breaking into ordinary space. The unity of the community under “one accord” reinforces communal harmony as a prerequisite for divine activity. Solomon’s Porch—an open area near the temple—pictures accessible, public ministry, where miracles validate preaching and fellowship.
Miracles and unity are central here. The signs confirm the gospel’s authority and the Holy Spirit’s presence. The verse integrates wonder with communal harmony, illustrating how God’s power is most visible within a reconciled, integrated people.
Today, we still crave authentic communal life that fosters spiritual gifts and divine proving of truth. Cultivate spaces for prayer, healing, and teaching that reflects genuine unity. Avoid factionalism; practice reconciliation and shared mission.
Cross-References: Mark 16:17–18; John 14:12; 1 Corinthians 12:9–10; Acts 4:29–31