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Healing comes in many different ways in the Bible. The woman with the issue of blood was
healed through the anointing in Jesus’clothes. Paul later sees people healed through
handkerchiefs and aprons. The anointing for healing radiates from the minister. Here, Peter’s
shadow does not heal, but the power of God which radiates through Peter brings the healing.
The faith of the people is not in Peter but in God’s power.

Act 5:16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing
sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

Whether through hands, shadows, clothes, or any other means, God’s purpose is to heal all just
as it is to save all (2 Peter 3:9). These are the same results that accompanied the healing
ministry of Jesus. Jesus also yielded all (Matthew 4:23-24; 8:16; Acts 10:38). Now, the disciples
continue with Jesus’ ministry.

THE SECOND ARREST OF THE APOSTLES (17-24)

The high priest and Jewish religious leaders are enraged by the popularity Christianity is gaining.
They arrest the apostles and put them in prison. As a sign to the Sanhedrin, an angel releases
the apostles from prison. The next day, it is reported to the religious leaders that the apostles
were found teaching in the temple.

THE APOSTLES THROWN IN JAIL

Act 5:17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the
Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,

Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the
Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,

Those with the high priest are Annas, Caiaphas, and members of the Sanhedrin. We have
already seen them in 4:6. The Sadducees are mentioned because of their stand against angels.
Interestingly, it is an angel that God will use to deliver the disciples here and on many other
occasions.

Act 5:18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

This is the public prison which houses all who have been arrested during the day. They are put
in holding cells before they are brought to trial.