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Acts 12:5-11 KJV
Acts · chapter 12 · verses 5–11 · King James Version
5Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 6And 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. 7And, 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 hands. 8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. 9And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. 10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. 11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the LORD hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.Acts 12:5-11 · King James Version
Acts 12:5-11 in context
3And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
4And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
5Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
6And 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.
7And, 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 hands.
8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
9And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the LORD hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
12And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
13And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
Cross references
- 1 Corinthians 12:26
- James 5:16
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- Ephesians 6:18-20
- 2 Corinthians 1:11
- Matthew 18:19
- Acts 5:19
- Acts 16:26
- Psalms 146:7
- Psalms 105:18-20
- Daniel 6:22
Key words (Strong's)
- deliveredexaireōto pluck out, draw outG1807 →
- sleepingkoimaōto cause to sleep, put to sleep, metaph., to still, calm, quiet, to fall asleep, to…G2837 →
- soldiersstratiōtēsa soldier, metaph. a champion of the cause of ChristG4757 →
- ceasingektenēsstretched out, metaph. intent, earnestly, assiduouslyG1618 →
- broughtproagōto lead forward, lead forth, one from a place in which he has lain hidden from view, as…G4254 →
- betweenmetaxybetween, meanwhile, in the mean time, after, afterwardsG3342 →
- thyselfperizōnnymito fasten garments with a girdle or belt, to gird one's self, metaph. with truth as a…G4024 →
- sandalssandaliona sandal, a sole made of wood or leather, covering the bottom of the foot and bound on…G4547 →
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