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where many were gathered together praying. <a href="/nkjv/acts/12.htm">New King James Version</a> So, when he had considered this, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together praying. <a href="/nasb_/acts/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John, who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying. <a href="/nasb/acts/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> And when he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying. <a href="/nasb77/acts/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying. <a href="/lsb/acts/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying. <a href="/amp/acts/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When he realized what had happened, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was also called Mark, where many [believers] were gathered together and were praying continually [and had been praying all night]. <a href="/csb/acts/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As soon as he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many had assembled and were praying. <a href="/hcsb/acts/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many had assembled and were praying. <a href="/asv/acts/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying. <a href="/cev/acts/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then Peter went to the house of Mary the mother of John whose other name was Mark. Many of the Lord's followers had come together there and were praying. <a href="/erv/acts/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying. <a href="/gwt/acts/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Peter realized what had happened, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John Mark. Many people had gathered at her home and were praying. <a href="/gnt/acts/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Aware of his situation, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying. <a href="/isv/acts/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Peter realized what had happened, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where a large number of people had gathered and were praying. <a href="/msb/acts/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/net/acts/12.htm">NET Bible</a> When Peter realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying. <a href="/nheb/acts/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying. <a href="/wbt/acts/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John whose surname was Mark; where many were assembled, praying. <a href="/wey/acts/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So, after thinking things over, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John surnamed Mark, where a large number of people were assembled, praying. <a href="/web/acts/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> also, having considered, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where there were many thronged together and praying. <a href="/blb/acts/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having considered it, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is called Mark, where there were many having gathered together and praying. <a href="/ylt/acts/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> also, having considered, he came unto the house of Mary, the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where there were many thronged together and praying. <a href="/slt/acts/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And being conscious, he came to the house of Mary mother of John, surnamed Mark; where were sufficient assembled, and praying.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And considering, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together and praying. <a href="/cpdv/acts/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And as he was considering this, he arrived at the house of Mary, the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many were gathered and were praying. <a href="/nabre/acts/12.htm">New American Bible</a> When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who is called Mark, where there were many people gathered in prayer. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As soon as he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many had gathered and were praying.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he understood, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; because many brethren were gathered there praying. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as he pondered this, he came to the house of Maryam, the mother of Yohannan who was surnamed Marqus, because many brethren were gathered there and praying.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And being aware of his condition, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where many had met together, and were praying. <a href="/godbey/acts/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And recognizing his whereabouts, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, called Mark; where many were assembled and praying. <a href="/haweis/acts/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And after considering with himself, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark; where many were thronged together, and praying. <a href="/mace/acts/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then recollecting where he was, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, surnam'd Mark, where many were assembled at prayers. <a href="/wey/acts/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So, after thinking things over, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John surnamed Mark, where a large number of people were assembled, praying. <a href="/worrell/acts/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having considered it, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who is surnamed Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying. <a href="/worsley/acts/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And considering with himself, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was sirnamed Mark, where many were gathered together and praying. <a href="/parallel/acts/12-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3910" 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> …11Then 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.” 12<a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">And when</a> <a href="/greek/4894.htm" title="4894: Synidōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To know, consider, be privy to. ">he had realized this,</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To come, go. ">he went</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/3614.htm" title="3614: oikian (N-AFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">house</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.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3137.htm" title="3137: Marias (N-GFS) -- Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.">Mary</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3384.htm" title="3384: mētros (N-GFS) -- A mother. Apparently a primary word; a mother.">mother</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">of John,</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.">also</a> <a href="/greek/1941.htm" title="1941: epikaloumenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. ">called</a> <a href="/greek/3138.htm" title="3138: Markou (N-GMS) -- Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian.">Mark,</a> <a href="/greek/3757.htm" title="3757: hou (Adv) -- Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where.">where</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanoi (Adj-NMP) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">many people</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/4867.htm" title="4867: synēthroismenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- To gather together, assemble. From sun and athroizo; to convene.">had gathered together</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">were praying.</a> 13He knocked at the outer gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.…<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="/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23-31</a> On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them. / When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. / You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? ... <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13-14</a> When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. / With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. <a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a> After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city. <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. <a href="/acts/5-42.htm">Acts 5:42</a> Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Acts 20:20</a> I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house, <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Romans 16:3-5</a> Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, / who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. / Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia. <a href="/colossians/4-15.htm">Colossians 4:15</a> Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house. <a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a> to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house: <a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19-20</a> Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a> The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25</a> Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a> Show hospitality to one another without complaining. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">Luke 22:39-46</a> Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. / When He came to the place, He told them, “Pray that you will not enter into temptation.” / And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.he came.<a href="/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23</a> And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.<a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Acts 16:40</a> And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.John.<a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a> And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.<a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5,13</a> And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister… <a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37-39</a> And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark… where.<a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5</a> Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.<a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.<a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19,20</a> Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Clearly</a> <a href="/acts/3-17.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/acts/11-6.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/12-2.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Large</a> <a href="/john/20-25.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Surnamed</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/luke/8-42.htm">Thronged</a> <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">Together</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-22.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Clearly</a> <a href="/acts/20-25.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/acts/26-8.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Large</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/romans/16-6.htm">Mary</a> <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Surnamed</a> <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/mark/5-24.htm">Thronged</a> <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Together</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And when he had realized this This phrase refers to Peter's realization of his miraculous escape from prison, orchestrated by an angel. It highlights the divine intervention and the fulfillment of God's plan, emphasizing the theme of God's sovereignty and protection over His servants. This moment of realization is a turning point, showcasing Peter's awareness of God's active role in his life.he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark Mary's house served as a central meeting place for early Christians in Jerusalem. This Mary is the mother of John Mark, who would later accompany Paul and Barnabas on missionary journeys and is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of Mark. The mention of her house indicates the importance of familial connections and hospitality in the early church. It also suggests that Mary was a woman of some means, able to host a large gathering. This setting provides a glimpse into the domestic spaces that were crucial for the early Christian community.where many people had gathered together and were praying The gathering for prayer reflects the early church's reliance on communal prayer, especially in times of crisis. This scene underscores the power of collective prayer and the faith of the believers, who were interceding for Peter's release. It also highlights the unity and perseverance of the early Christians, who faced persecution yet remained steadfast in their faith. This communal prayer meeting is reminiscent of other instances in Acts where prayer precedes significant events, such as the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (<a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a>) and the appointment of Matthias (<a href="/acts/1-24.htm">Acts 1:24-26</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle who was miraculously freed from prison by an angel. His realization of his freedom leads him to seek out fellow believers. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mary.htm">Mary</a> The mother of John Mark. Her house serves as a meeting place for early Christians, indicating her role in the early church community. 3. <a href="/topical/j/john_mark.htm">John Mark</a> Also known as Mark, he is the cousin of Barnabas and later becomes a companion of Paul and Barnabas on missionary journeys. He is traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of Mark. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_mary.htm">The House of Mary</a> A significant location for the early church, serving as a gathering place for prayer and fellowship among believers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_gathering_of_believers.htm">The Gathering of Believers</a> A group of Christians who were praying together, likely for Peter's release, demonstrating the power and importance of communal prayer.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> The believers gathered in Mary's house were praying fervently, likely for Peter's release. This highlights the importance of persistent and communal prayer in the life of the church. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_in_ministry.htm">Hospitality in Ministry</a> Mary's willingness to open her home for prayer and fellowship demonstrates the vital role of hospitality in supporting the church's mission. <a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a> Peter's miraculous release from prison is a testament to God's power and sovereignty, encouraging believers to trust in God's ability to intervene in seemingly impossible situations. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The early church's practice of gathering together in times of crisis underscores the importance of community support and unity among believers. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_the_early_church.htm">Role of Women in the Early Church</a> Mary's leadership in hosting the prayer meeting highlights the significant contributions of women in the early Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 12</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_mark.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Mark?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_rhoda_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Rhoda in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'die_once'_mean.htm">Who was Rhoda in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_john_mark_in_the_bible.htm">Who was John Mark in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark.--On the probable identity of this Mark with the evangelist of that name, see Introduction to St. Mark's Gospel. Here we may note (1) that as being mentioned by St. Peter as his "son" (<a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm" title="The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you; and so does Marcus my son.">1Peter 5:13</a>) he was probably converted by him; (2) that he was cousin to Barnabas, probably through his mother, and was therefore at least connected with the tribe of Levi (<a href="/acts/4-36.htm" title="And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,">Acts 4:36</a>), and possibly belonging to it; (3) that the fact that Mary's house was the meeting-place of the Church indicates comparative wealth, as did Barnabas's sale of his estate; (4) that the absence of any mention of Mark's father makes it probable that she was a widow; (5) that the Latin name of Marcus indicates some point of contact with Romans or Roman Jews.Many were gathered together praying.--The facts of the case show that the meeting was held at night, possibly to avoid persecution, or, it may be, as the sequel of the evening gathering to "break bread."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And were praying for praying, A.V. When he had considered; better, with Meyer and Alford, when he perceived it, viz. the truth of his deliverance. Mary the mother of John was aunt to Barnabas (<a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a>). If Paul and Barnabas were not in her house at the time (which there is no evidence that they were), it is likely that all the particulars of Peter's escape may have been communicated to Paul by John Mark, and by him repeated to Luke. That they went to the house of Mary before their return seems certain from their taking Mark with them to Antioch (ver. 25), possibly to deliver him from the danger Christians were in at Jerusalem at this time. <a href="/commentaries/acts/12-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And [when] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. he had realized [this], Συνιδών (Synidōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4894.htm">Strong's 4894: </a> To know, consider, be privy to. he went ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. house οἰκίαν (oikian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. Mary Μαρίας (Marias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3137.htm">Strong's 3137: </a> Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. mother μητρὸς (mētros) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> A mother. Apparently a primary word; a 'mother'. of John, Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. [also] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. called ἐπικαλουμένου (epikaloumenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. Mark, Μάρκου (Markou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3138.htm">Strong's 3138: </a> Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian. where οὗ (hou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3757.htm">Strong's 3757: </a> Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where. many [people] ἱκανοὶ (hikanoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit. were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. gathered together συνηθροισμένοι (synēthroismenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4867.htm">Strong's 4867: </a> To gather together, assemble. From sun and athroizo; to convene. praying. προσευχόμενοι (proseuchomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. 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