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Acts 12

Acts 12:8

The Rescue of Peter · Acts 12:5–19
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Translations

Modern
“Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”
Traditional
And 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.
Literal
And the angel said to him, “Gird yourself and put on your sandals.” And he did so. And he says to him, “Wrap around you your cloak and follow me.”
Latin
Dixit autem angelus ad eum: Præcingere, et calcea te caligas tuas. Et fecit sic. Et dixit illi: Circumda tibi vestimentum tuum, et sequere me.

Original

Greek
English
“Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”

Notes

Acts 12:7–11

See “Angels” Theme Note.

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.

Events

Glossary

Angel Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caligula Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Church Meetings Clothing First Jewish Revolt Herod, Herodian Family Letter to the Galatians Persecution Peter, the Apostle Prayer

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Peter, in Prison Angel (A Spirit): Ministrant to the Righteous Angels are Ministering Spirits Christian Minister: Persecution: Peter God: Preserver: Peter Herod: Son of Aristobulus (Herod Agrippa I) Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Herod (Herod Agrippa I) Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus: Peter and Other Apostles Were Delivered from Prison Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Imprisoned and Delivered by an Angel Prayer: Answered: The Disciples, for Peter Prisoners: Peter Rulers: Wicked: Herod Agrippa I, Persecuting the Congregation in Jerusalem Shoes: Bound Round the Feet with Latchets or Strings Shoes: Called Sandals