Acts 12:17
But he beckoning to them with the hand to hold their peace, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go, show these things to James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
16But Peter continued knocking. And when they had opened the door , and saw him, they were astonished.
18Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
Cross References
Psalms 66:16Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
Psalms 107:21Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 146:7Who executeth judgment for the oppressed: who giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:
Luke 1:22And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless.
John 8:59Then they took up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.
John 11:54Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence to a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
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 →