Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed.
We have here an account of the progress of the gospel, notwithstanding this terrible judgment inflicted upon two hypocrites. I. Here is a general account of the miracles which the apostles wrought (Act 5:12): By the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people, many miracles of mercy for one of judgment.
Commenting on Acts 5:12-16
Then the high priest rose up,.... Annas, or rather Caiaphas; See Gill on Act 4:6 he having heard what miracles were wrought by the apostles, and what additions were made to them, rose up from his seat and went out of the sanhedrim, in great haste, and in much wrath and passion: and all they that were with him; in council, that were of his...
Verse 16. There came also, etc. Attracted by the fame of Peter's miracles, as the people formerly had been by the miracles of the Lord Jesus. Vexed. Troubled, afflicted, or tormented. Unclean spirits. Possessed with devils; called unclean because they prompted to sin and impurity of life. . And they were healed. Of these persons it is expressly affirmed that they were healed.