Acts 12:13

And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, whose name was Rhode.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.

In Context

12And considering, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together and praying.

14And as soon as she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but running in she told that Peter stood before the gate.

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Cross References

Luke 13:25But when the master of the house shall be gone in, and shall shut the door, you shall begin to stand without, and knock at the door, saying: Lord, open to us. And he answering, shall say to you: I know you not, whence you are.

Acts 12:16But Peter continued knocking. And when they had opened, they saw him, and were astonished.

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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