Acts 12:16 KJV — MannaFest

Acts 12:16

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

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ASV

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed.

WEB

But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded.

YLT

and Peter was continuing knocking, and having opened, they saw him, and were astonished,

DBT

But Peter continued knocking: and having opened, they saw him and were astonished.

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Acts — The Gospel's sequel. Jerusalem → Judea and Samaria → the ends of the earth. Three missionary journeys and the voyage to Rome.

Author: Luke, companion of Paul — the 'we' passages begin in 16:10
Date: c. AD 62

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Acts 12:13
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.

Cross-references: OpenBible.info (CC-BY), based on the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

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he came to the house of Mary, &c.--who "must have had a house of some pretensions to receive a large number; and, accordingly, we read that her brother Barnabas (Col 4:10) was a person of substance (Ac 4:37). She must also have been distinguished for faith and courage to allow such a meeting in the face of persecution" [WEBSTER and WILKINSON].

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

But, when she spoke of Peter's being there, they said, " Thou art mad; it is impossible it should be he, for he is in prison." Sometimes that which we most earnestly wish for we are most backward to believe, because we are afraid of imposing upon ourselves, as the disciples, who, when Christ had risen, believed not for joy.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

He knew the town very well, and knew where to find a place that would be a shelter to him. Note, Even the Christian law of self-denial and suffering for Christ has not abrogated and repealed the natural law of self-preservation, and care for our own safety, as far as God gives an opportunity of providing for it by lawful means.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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