Acts 5:15

Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.

Cross-references

Acts 19:12 Parallel

Acts 19:12 specifies that Paul's handkerchiefs heal the sick — directly parallel to Peter's shadow bringing healing in 5:15.

Acts 2:43 Parallel

Acts 2:43 mentions wonders and signs through the apostles — this shadow healing is a concrete example of those signs.

Acts 4:30 Parallel

Acts 4:30 records the church's prayer for God to stretch out his hand to heal — this shadow healing answers that prayer.

In Matthew 9:21, a woman healed by touching Jesus’ garment — the same principle of indirect contact healing appears here with Peter’s shadow.

In Matthew 14:36, crowds are healed by touching Jesus’ garment fringe — a direct parallel to people seeking healing through Peter’s shadow.

John 14:12 Allusion

In John 14:12, Jesus promises believers will do greater works — Peter’s shadow healing here exemplifies that promise in action.

In 2 Kings 13:21, a dead man revives by touching Elisha’s bones — a OT type of healing through contact with a prophet, fulfilled here in Peter’s shadow.

In Matthew 9:20, a woman touches Jesus’ garment for healing — the same tactile faith concept appears here as people seek Peter’s shadow.

Mark 3:10 Parallel

Mark 3:10 describes people pressing to touch Jesus for healing — the same crowd behavior repeats here as they seek Peter’s shadow.

Mark 5:27 Parallel

In Mark 5:27, the woman touches Jesus' garment for healing — same indirect-contact method as people seeking Peter's shadow here.

Mark 6:56 Parallel

Mark 6:56 shows people bringing the sick to touch Jesus' fringe — directly parallel to bringing the sick for Peter's shadow.

Luke 6:19 Parallel

Luke 6:19 says crowds sought to touch Jesus because power flowed from him — exactly what people hope for from Peter's shadow.

Luke 8:44 Parallel

Luke 8:44 tells of the woman touching Jesus' garment — a specific case of indirect-contact healing mirrored by the shadow-seeking here.

Luke 4:40 Parallel

Luke 4:40 has people bringing the sick to Jesus for laying on of hands — similar crowds, but here Peter's shadow replaces direct touch.

1 Corinthians 12:9 lists gifts of healing by the Spirit; Peter's shadow healing in Acts 5:15 exemplifies this gift in action.