Acts 12:17

Translations

Modern

Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.

Traditional

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

Literal

And having motioned to them with the hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Report these things to James and to the brothers.” And having gone out, he went to another place.

Latin

Annuens autem eis manu ut tacerent, narravit quomodo Dominus eduxisset eum de carcere, dixitque: Nuntiate Jacobo et fratribus hæc. Et egressus abiit in alium locum.

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English

Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.

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

James, Brother of Jesus Simon Peter Persecution

Events

An angel rescues Peter from prisonc. AD 40

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The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.
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When they had finished speaking, James declared, “Brothers, listen to me!
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Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.
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At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.
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People

James: Jesus' brother, leader in the Jerusalem church

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Brothers of Jesus Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) First Jewish Revolt Herod, Herodian Family James (Person) Letter to the Galatians Persecution Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Peter God: Preserver: Peter Herod: Son of Aristobulus (Herod Agrippa I) James: An Apostle: Son of Alphaeus Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Herod (Herod Agrippa I) Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Imprisoned and Delivered by an Angel Prayer: Answered: The Disciples, for Peter Prisoners: Peter Prudence: Peter, in Escaping from Herod Agrippa I Rulers: Wicked: Herod Agrippa I, Persecuting the Congregation in Jerusalem The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Making Signs Titles and Names of Saints: Brethren

Acts 12:17

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