Acts 12:16

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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, Thou art raving. But she confidently persisted that it was so. Then they said, It is his angel.

17Then beckoning with the hand that they should be silent, he informed them in what manner the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Tell James and the brethren these things. And departing thence he went into 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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