Acts 12:6

And when Herod was about to take him out, the same night Peter was sleeping in chains between two armed men, and the watchmen were keeping watch before the door of the prison.

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In The King James Version

And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

In Context

5So Peter was kept in prison: but the church made strong prayer to God for him.

7And a great light was seen shining in the room, and an angel of the Lord came to Peter and, touching him on his side so that he came out of his sleep, said, Get up quickly. And his chains came off his hands.

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Cross References

Genesis 22:14And Abraham gave that place the name Yahweh-yireh: as it is said to this day, In the mountain the Lord is seen.

1 Samuel 23:26And Saul and his men went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men went on the other: and David's purpose was to get away as quickly as possible, for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men were making a circle round David and his men in order to take them.

Psalms 4:8\4:7\Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.

Jeremiah 40:4Now see, this day I am freeing you from the chains which are on your hands. If it seems good to you to come with me to Babylon, then come, and I will keep an eye on you; but if it does not seem good to you to come with me to Babylon, then do not come: see, all the land is before you; if it seems good and right to you to go on living in the land,

Acts 5:23Saying, The doors of the prison were safely shut, and the keepers were at the doors, but when they were open, there was nobody inside.

Acts 28:20But for this reason I sent for you, to see and have talk with you: for because of the hope of Israel I am in these chains.

Matthew Henry on Acts 12:6-20

Peter's Imprisonment and Deliverance. 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his… Read the whole commentary →

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