Acts 12:17
But beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, he related how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go and tell these things to James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
16But Peter continued knocking; and opening the door, they saw him, and were amazed.
Cross References
Psalms 66:16Come and hear, all ye who fear God, And I will relate what he hath done for me!
Psalms 107:21O let them praise the LORD for his goodness, For his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 146:7Who executeth judgment for the oppressed; Who giveth food to the hungry. The LORD setteth free the prisoners;
Luke 1:22And on coming out, he was not able to speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he was beckoning to them, and remained speechless.
John 8:59They therefore took up stones to throw at him; but Jesus concealed himself, and went out of the temple.
John 11:54Jesus therefore no longer walked openly among the Jews, but departed thence to the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and there abode with the disciples.
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 →