Acts 12:9

And he went out and followed him. He did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he saw a vision.

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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

8The angel said to him, "Get dressed and put on your sandals." He did so. He said to him, "Put on your cloak, and follow me."

10When they were past the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened to them by itself. They went out, and went down one street, and immediately the angel departed from him.

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Cross References

Genesis 6:22Thus Noah did. According to all that God commanded him, so he did.

Psalms 126:1A Song of Ascents.When the Lord brought back those who returned to Zion,we were like those who dream.

Acts 9:10Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias!"He said, "Behold, it's me, Lord."

Acts 10:17Now while Peter was very perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate,

Acts 26:19"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Hebrews 11:8By faith, Abraham, when he was called, obeyed to go out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where 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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