Acts 12:16

But Peter was persevering in knocking. And when they had opened, they saw him and were astonished.

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In The King James Version

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

In Context

15But they said to her, “You are crazy.” But she reaffirmed that this was so. Then they were saying, “It is his angel.”

17But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he explained how the Lord had led him away from prison. And he said, “Inform James and those brothers.” And going out, he went away to another place.

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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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