Acts 12:15

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

In Context

14And, 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

16And, Peter, continued knocking; and, opening, they saw him, and were amazed.

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Cross References

Job 9:16Though I had called, and he had answered me, I could not believe, that he would lend an ear to my voice.

Mark 16:11And, they, hearing that he was living, and had been looked upon by her, disbelieved.

Luke 24:11And these sayings appeared before them, as if idle talk, and they were minded to disbelieve them.

Acts 26:24Now, as he was saying these things in his defence, Festus, with a loud voice, saith—Thou art raving, Paul! Thy great learning, is turning thee round unto, raving madness.

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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