Acts 12:16

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

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15And they said to her, Thou art mad: but she confidently affirmed that it was so. Then said they, It is his angel.

17But he made a sign to them with his hand to be silent, and related to them, how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go, tell these things to James and to the other brethren. And he departed and went to another 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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