Acts 12:9

And going out, he followed him, and he knew not that it was true which was done by the angel: but thought he saw a vision.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

In Context

8And the angel said to him: Gird thyself, and put on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said to him: Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

10And passing through the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the city, which of itself opened to them. And going out, they passed on through one street: and immediately the angel departed from him.

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Cross References

Genesis 6:22And Noe did all things which God commanded him.

Psalms 126:1They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he shall not be moved for ever that dwelleth

Acts 9:10Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias. And the Lord said to him in a vision: Ananias. And he said: Behold I am here, Lord.

Acts 10:17Now, whilst Peter was doubting within himself, what the vision that he had seen should mean, behold the men who were sent from Cornelius, inquiring for Simon's house, stood at the gate.

Acts 26:19Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not incredulous to the heavenly vision:

Hebrews 11:8By faith he that is called Abraham, obeyed to go out into a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

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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