Acts 12:6

Just when Herod was intending to bring him before the people, on that very night Peter was asleep between two soldiers, chained to them both, while there were sentries in front of the door, guarding the prison.

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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 meanwhile the prayers of the church were being earnestly offered to God on his behalf.

7Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. The angel struck Peter on the side, and roused him with the words, “Get up quickly.”

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Cross References

Genesis 22:14So Abraham took the ram and offered him up as a burnt-offering instead of his son.

Psalms 4:8So in peace I will lie down and sleep; for you, Lord, keep me safe.

Acts 5:23while they had found the jail barred securely and the guards posted at the doors, yet, on opening them, they had not found anyone inside.

Acts 28:20This, then, is my reason for urging you to come to see me and talk with me; because it is for the sake of the hope of Israel that I am here in 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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