Acts 12:14

And, recognizing the voice of Peter, by reason of her joy, she opened not the porch,—but, running in, bare tidings that Peter was standing before the porch. But, they, unto her, said—Thou art raving

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

In Context

13And, when he had knocked at the door of the porch, there came unto it a maiden to hearken, by name Rhoda;

15She, however, kept on strongly declaring that, so, it was. But, they, were saying—It is his, messenger.

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Cross References

Luke 24:41Now, while yet they believed not for the joy, and were marvelling, he said unto them—Have ye anything to eat, here?

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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