And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. A great earthquake - Violent commotions among the persecutors, and revolutions of states.
Slain of men seven thousand - Many perished in these popular commotions.
The remnant were affrighted - Seeing the hand of God's judgments so remarkably stretched out.
Gave glory - Received the pure doctrines of the Gospel, and glorified God for his judgments and their conversion.