Acts 12:16

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

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

17But, making a sign to them with his hand to hold their peace, he related to them how, the Lord, had brought, him, forth out of the prison; and he said—Carry tidings unto James and the brethren, as to these things. And, going out, he went his way unto some other 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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