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id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/12.htm">New International Version</a> Then Peter came to himself and said, &#8220Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod&#8217s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Peter finally came to his senses. “It’s really true!” he said. “The Lord has sent his angel and saved me from Herod and from what the Jewish leaders had planned to do to me!” <a href="/esv/acts/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” <a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” <a href="/blb/acts/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come to himself, Peter said, "Now I know truly that the Lord has sent forth His angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod and all the expectation of the people of the Jews." <a href="/kjv/acts/12.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/nkjv/acts/12.htm">New King James Version</a> And when Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” <a href="/nasb/acts/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Peter came to himself, he said, &#8220Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” <a href="/lsb/acts/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now truly I know that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” <a href="/amp/acts/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Peter came to his senses, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel and has rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting [to do to me].” <a href="/csb/acts/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from all that the Jewish people expected.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Peter came to himself and said, &#8220Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod&#8217s grasp and from all that the Jewish people expected.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a truth, that the Lord hath sent forth his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. <a href="/cev/acts/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter now realized what had happened, and he said, "I am certain that the Lord sent his angel to rescue me from Herod and from everything the Jewish leaders planned to do to me." <a href="/erv/acts/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a truth, that the Lord hath sent forth his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. <a href="/gwt/acts/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Peter came to his senses, he said, "Now I'm sure that the Lord sent his angel to rescue me from Herod and from everything the Jewish people are expecting to happen to me." <a href="/gnt/acts/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Peter realized what had happened to him, and said, "Now I know that it is really true! The Lord sent his angel to rescue me from Herod's power and from everything the Jewish people expected to happen." <a href="/isv/acts/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Peter came to himself and said, "Now I'm sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod and from everything the Jewish people were expecting!" <a href="/msb/acts/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” <a href="/net/acts/12.htm">NET Bible</a> When Peter came to himself, he said, "Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from everything the Jewish people were expecting to happen." <a href="/nheb/acts/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When Peter had come to himself, he said, "Now I truly know that the Lord has sent out his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from everything the Jewish people were expecting." <a href="/wbt/acts/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Peter had come to himself, he said, Now I know with certainty, 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. <a href="/wey/acts/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Peter coming to himself said, "Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel and has rescued me from the power of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were anticipating." <a href="/web/acts/12.htm">World English Bible</a> When Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I truly know that the Lord has sent out his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from everything the Jewish people were expecting.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Peter having come to himself, said, “Now I have known of a truth that the LORD sent forth His messenger, and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and all the expectation of the people of the Jews”; <a href="/blb/acts/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having come to himself, Peter said, "Now I know truly that the Lord has sent forth His angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod and all the expectation of the people of the Jews." <a href="/ylt/acts/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Peter having come to himself, said, 'Now I have known of a truth that the Lord did sent forth His messenger, and did deliver me out of the hand of Herod, and all the expectation of the people of the Jews;' <a href="/slt/acts/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Peter being as himself, said, Now know I truly that the Lord sent his messenger, and took me out of the hands of Herod, and all the expectation of the people of the Jews.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Peter coming to himself, said: Now I know in very deed, 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. <a href="/cpdv/acts/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Peter, returning to himself, said: “Now I know, truly, that the Lord sent his Angel, and that he rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the people of the Jews were anticipating.” <a href="/nabre/acts/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Peter recovered his senses and said, “Now I know for certain that [the] Lord sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people had been expecting.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hands of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Simon Peter came to himself he said, Now I surely know, that the LORD has sent his angel and has delivered me out of the hand of Herod, the king, and from all that the Jews were conspiring against me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Shimeon realized and said, “Now I know in truth that THE LORD JEHOVAH has sent his Angel to save me from the hand of Herodus The King and from that which the Judeans were plotting against me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when Peter came to himself, he said: Now I know, in truth, that the Lord has sent his angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod, and from all that was expected by the Jewish people.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Peter coming to himself, said, Now I know truly, that the Lord sent his angel, and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, out of all the expectation of the people of the Jews. <a href="/haweis/acts/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And Peter coming to himself, said, Now I know assuredly, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me from the hand of Herod, and all the eager expectation of the people of the Jews. <a href="/mace/acts/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> said he, I know for certain, that the Lord has sent his angel, and has deliver'd me from the hands of Herod, and from what the Jews were in expectation of. <a href="/wey/acts/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Peter coming to himself said, "Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel and has rescued me from the power of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were anticipating." <a href="/worrell/acts/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Peter, having come to himself, said, "Now I know truly that the Lord sent forth His angel, and delivered me out of Herod's hand, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. <a href="/worsley/acts/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And Peter being come to himself said, Now I know truly, that the Lord hath sent his angel and hath delivered me from the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. <a href="/parallel/acts/12-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3895" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm">The Rescue of Peter</a> …10They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened for them by itself. When they had gone outside and walked the length of one block, the angel suddenly left him. 11<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautō (RefPro-DM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">himself</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: Nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">“Now</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I know</a> <a href="/greek/230.htm" title="230: alēthōs (Adv) -- Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.">for sure</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1821.htm" title="1821: exapesteilen (V-AIA-3S) -- From ek and apostello; to send away forth, i.e. to despatch, or to dismiss.">has sent</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelon (N-AMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angel</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1807.htm" title="1807: exeilato (V-AIM-3S) -- From ek and haireomai; actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release.">rescued</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdou (N-GMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">Herod’s</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiros (N-GFS) -- A hand. ">grasp</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasēs (Adj-GFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">from everything</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jewish</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laou (N-GMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4329.htm" title="4329: prosdokias (N-GFS) -- Expectation, waiting. From prosdokao; apprehension; by implication, infliction anticipated.">were anticipating.”</a> 12And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a> The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. <a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a> My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” <a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Exodus 14:30-31</a> That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. / When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17-18</a> But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. / And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11-12</a> For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. <a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Genesis 48:16</a> the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” <a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Luke 4:10</a> For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully, <a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a> Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? <a href="/psalms/124-6.htm">Psalm 124:6-8</a> Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. / We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away. / Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a> He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, <a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a> In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. <a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">Matthew 18:10</a> See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven. <a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39-40</a> The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. / The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. <a href="/2_peter/2-9.htm">2 Peter 2:9</a> if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment. <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7-8</a> The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the LORD has sent his angel, and has delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.was come.<a href="/luke/15-17.htm">Luke 15:17</a> And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!I know.<a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Genesis 15:13</a> And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;<a href="/genesis/18-13.htm">Genesis 18:13</a> And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?<a href="/genesis/26-9.htm">Genesis 26:9</a> And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her.that the.<a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7</a> And, 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.<a href="/acts/5-19.htm">Acts 5:19</a> But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,<a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.and hath.<a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a> And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:<a href="/job/5-19.htm">Job 5:19</a> He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.<a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a> Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;all.<a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-30</a> And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul… <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a> But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.<a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Acts 25:3-5,9</a> And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/12-10.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/john/17-8.htm">Certainty</a> <a href="/acts/12-4.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/luke/23-7.htm">Herod's</a> <a href="/john/5-45.htm">Hopes</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Power</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/luke/15-17.htm">Senses</a> <a href="/acts/1-3.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Surety</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-15.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/acts/21-34.htm">Certainty</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/acts/28-4.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Expectation</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Expecting</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/12-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Herod's</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Hopes</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Power</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Senses</a> <a href="/acts/13-34.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Surety</a> <a href="/acts/20-27.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 12</div>1. <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">King Herod persecutes the Christians, kills James, and imprisons Peter; </a> 6. <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">whom an angel delivers upon the prayers of the church.</a> 20. <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Herod in his pride taking to himself the honor due to God, </a> 23. <a href="/acts/12-23.htm">is stricken by an angel, and dies miserably.</a> 24. <a href="/acts/12-24.htm">After his death, the word of God prospers.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Saul and Barnabas return to Antioch.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/12.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Then Peter came to himself This phrase indicates a moment of realization and clarity for Peter. The Greek word used here is "ἐν ἑαυτῷ" (en heautō), which suggests a return to one's senses or a moment of awakening. In the context of Peter's miraculous escape from prison, this phrase underscores the sudden awareness of divine intervention. Historically, this reflects the early Christian belief in God's active role in the lives of believers, emphasizing that even in dire circumstances, God is present and working.and said, 'Now I know for sure The phrase "Now I know for sure" conveys certainty and conviction. The Greek word "ἀληθῶς" (alēthōs) means truly or certainly. This reflects Peter's transition from doubt to faith, a common theme in the Christian journey. It highlights the importance of personal experience in solidifying one's faith, as Peter's miraculous escape serves as undeniable evidence of God's power and faithfulness.that the Lord has sent His angel The mention of "the Lord" refers to God, emphasizing His sovereignty and authority. The Greek word for "angel" is "ἄγγελος" (angelos), meaning messenger. In biblical times, angels were seen as divine agents sent by God to deliver messages or provide assistance. This phrase underscores the belief in divine intervention through supernatural means, reinforcing the idea that God actively participates in the lives of His followers.and rescued me from Herod’s grasp The word "rescued" comes from the Greek "ἐξαιρέω" (exaireō), meaning to deliver or save. This highlights God's power to liberate His people from oppression. Herod Agrippa I, the ruler mentioned here, was known for his persecution of Christians. The historical context of Herod's reign adds depth to the narrative, illustrating the tangible threats faced by early Christians and the miraculous nature of Peter's escape.and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating This phrase refers to the expectations of the Jewish leaders and people who opposed the early Christian movement. The Greek word "προσδοκία" (prosdokia) means expectation or anticipation. This highlights the tension between the early Christians and the Jewish authorities, who were eager to suppress the spread of Christianity. Peter's escape not only thwarted their plans but also demonstrated God's protection over His church, encouraging believers to trust in His providence despite opposition.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) When Peter was come to himself.--Here again we find the tone of a personal reminiscence. He finds himself at night, free, in the open street. It was no dream. As before (<a href="/acts/5-19.htm" title="But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,">Acts 5:19</a>), his Master had sent His angel to deliver him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Truth for surety, A.V.; sent forth for sent, A.V.; delivered for hath delivered, A.V. Peter's recognition of the Lord's hand in sending his angel is exactly echoed in the Collect for Michaelmas Day, "Grant that as thy holy angels always do thee service in heaven, so by thy appointment they may succor and defend us on earth." <a href="/commentaries/acts/12-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. came γενόμενος (genomenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. to ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. himself ἑαυτῷ (heautō) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. [and] said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Now Νῦν (Nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. I know οἶδα (oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. for sure ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_230.htm">Strong's 230: </a> Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. has sent ἐξαπέστειλεν (exapesteilen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1821.htm">Strong's 1821: </a> From ek and apostello; to send away forth, i.e. to despatch, or to dismiss. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. angel ἄγγελον (angelon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. rescued ἐξείλατό (exeilato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1807.htm">Strong's 1807: </a> From ek and haireomai; actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release. me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. Herod’s Ἡρῴδου (Hērōdou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. grasp χειρὸς (cheiros) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [from] everything πάσης (pasēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jewish Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. people λαοῦ (laou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. were anticipating.” προσδοκίας (prosdokias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4329.htm">Strong's 4329: </a> Expectation, waiting. 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