Acts 12:16

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

But Peter continued knocking. And having opened, they saw him and were amazed.

Latin

Petrus autem perseverabat pulsans. Cum autem aperuissent, viderunt eum, et obstupuerunt.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Acts 12:13–17

Rhoda was very surprised when Peter appeared, so she left him standing at the closed door. She and the other Christians thought God's answer to their prayers was amazing (12:5).

Acts 12:6–19

God, through an angel, guided Peter out of prison. Peter reunited with his praying friends, and God sent him to continue proclaiming the good news about Jesus. The message advanced by God's power, even when the church and apostles faced strong opposition and discouragement.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Persecution