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Acts 12:14 When she recognized Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, "Peter is standing at the gate!"
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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed she ran back without opening it and exclaimed, “Peter is at the door!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that, instead of opening the door, she ran back inside and told everyone, “Peter is standing at the door!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Recognizing Peter’s voice, in her joy she did not open the gate but ran in and reported that Peter was standing at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having recognized Peter's voice, from joy she did not open the gate, but having run in, she reported Peter to be standing before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of <i>her</i> gladness she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter stood before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her joy she did not open the gate. But she ran in and reported that Peter was standing in front of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Recognizing Peter’s voice, in her joy she failed to open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gateway.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She recognized Peter’s voice, and because of her joy, she did not open the gate but ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the outer gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She recognized Peter’s voice, and because of her joy, she did not open the gate but ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the gateway.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When she heard Peter's voice, she was too excited to open the gate. She ran back into the house and said Peter was standing there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter's voice, she was so happy that instead of opening the door, she ran back inside and reported, "Peter is standing at the door!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She recognized Peter's voice and was so happy that she ran back in without opening the door, and announced that Peter was standing outside. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On recognizing Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed that she didn't open the gate but ran back inside and announced that Peter was standing at the gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter?s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, ?Peter is standing at the gate!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed she did not open the gate, but ran back in and told them that Peter was standing at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter's voice, she did not open the gate for joy, but ran in, and reported that Peter was standing in front of the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and recognizing Peter's voice, for very joy she did not open the door, but ran in and told them that Peter was standing there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When she recognized Peter’s voice, she didn’t open the gate for joy, but ran in and reported that Peter was standing in front of the gate. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and having known the voice of Peter, from the joy she did not open the porch, but having run in, told of the standing of Peter before the porch,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having recognized Peter's voice, from joy she did not open the gate, but having run in, she reported Peter to be standing before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and having known the voice of Peter, from the joy she did not open the porch, but having run in, told of the standing of Peter before the porch,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having known Peter's voice, from joy she opened not the gate, and running, announced Peter to stand before the gate.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And as soon as she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but running in she told that Peter stood before the gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when she recognized the voice of Peter, out of joy, she did not open the gate, but instead, running in, she reported that Peter stood before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She was so overjoyed when she recognized Peter’s voice that, instead of opening the gate, she ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On recognizing Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that, instead of opening the gate, she ran in and announced that Peter was standing at the gate.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when she recognized Simon’s voice, because of her joy she did not open the door to him, but ran back and told, Behold Simon Peter stands at the gate of the courtyard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />She recognized the voice of Shimeon and in her joy she did not open the door to him, as she went back running and saying to them, “Shimeon, behold, is standing at the door of the courtyard!”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And recognizing Peter's voice, she did not open the entrance for joy, but ran in and told that Peter was standing before the entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and recognizing the voice of Peter, from joy did not open the gate, but running in, she proclaimed that Peter stands before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And well knowing Peter?s voice, she opened not the door for joy; but running in, told that Peter was standing before the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />upon hearing Peter tell his name, instead of opening the gate, she ran, out of joy, to tell them, that Peter was there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and recognizing Peter's voice, for very joy she did not open the door, but ran in and told them that Peter was standing there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, recognizing the voice of Peter, she opened not the gate for joy; but, running in, she told them that Peter was standing before the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And knowing Peter's voice, through <i>excess of</i> joy she did not open the door, but ran in and told <i>them,</i> that Peter was standing at the door.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/12-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3928" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm">The Rescue of Peter</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>He knocked at the outer gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1921.htm" title="1921: epignousa (V-APA-NFS) -- From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.">When she recognized</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/4074.htm" title="4074: Petrou (N-GMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter’s</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."></a> <a href="/greek/5456.htm" title="5456: phōnēn (N-AFS) -- Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.">voice,</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></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/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">she was so overjoyed that</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: ēnoixen (V-AIA-3S) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">she forgot to open</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4440.htm" title="4440: pylōna (N-AMS) -- From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.">gate,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1532.htm" title="1532: eisdramousa (V-APA-NFS) -- To run in, run into. From eis and trecho; to hasten inward.">ran inside</a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: apēngeilen (V-AIA-3S) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">and announced,</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/4074.htm" title="4074: Petron (N-AMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">“Peter</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: hestanai (V-RNA) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">is standing</a> <a href="/greek/4253.htm" title="4253: pro (Prep) -- A primary preposition; fore, i.e. In front of, prior to.">at</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4440.htm" title="4440: pylōnos (N-GMS) -- From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.">gate!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">15</span>“You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Matthew 28:8</a></span><br />So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-14.htm">John 20:14-16</a></span><br />When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus. / “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” / Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-41.htm">Luke 24:41</a></span><br />While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-20.htm">John 20:20</a></span><br />After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-11.htm">Luke 24:11</a></span><br />But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Mark 16:8</a></span><br />So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-22.htm">Luke 24:22-23</a></span><br />Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning, / but they did not find His body. They came and told us they had seen a vision of angels, who said that Jesus was alive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-3.htm">John 20:3-4</a></span><br />Then Peter and the other disciple set out for the tomb. / The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-9.htm">Luke 24:9-10</a></span><br />And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. / It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-18.htm">John 20:18</a></span><br />Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Genesis 45:26</a></span><br />“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-26.htm">1 Samuel 14:26-27</a></span><br />And when they entered the forest and saw the flowing honey, not one of them put his hand to his mouth, because they feared the oath. / Jonathan, however, had not heard that his father had bound the people with the oath. So he reached out the end of the staff in his hand, dipped it into the honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29-31</a></span><br />So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.” / And the mother of the boy said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. / Gehazi went on ahead of them and laid the staff on the boy’s face, but there was no sound or response. So he went back to meet Elisha and told him, “The boy has not awakened.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">2 Kings 7:9-11</a></span><br />Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” / So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city, saying, “We went to the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a trace—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.” / The gatekeepers shouted the news, and it was reported to the king’s household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/126-1.htm">Psalm 126:1-2</a></span><br />A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. / Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.</p><p class="hdg">she opened.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Matthew 28:8</a></b></br> And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/24-41.htm">Luke 24:41</a></b></br> And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Door</a> <a href="/acts/8-36.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Front</a> <a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/acts/9-8.htm">Open</a> <a href="/acts/12-10.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/john/20-20.htm">Overjoyed</a> <a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Peter's</a> <a href="/acts/12-13.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Recognised</a> <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Recognizing</a> <a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Run</a> <a href="/acts/8-30.htm">Running</a> <a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/11-9.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Door</a> <a href="/acts/16-30.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/14-13.htm">Front</a> <a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/13-52.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Open</a> <a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/acts/14-13.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Overjoyed</a> <a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's</a> <a href="/judges/3-23.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">Recognised</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Recognizing</a> <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Run</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Running</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/12-22.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/12-1.htm">King Herod persecutes the Christians, kills James, and imprisons Peter; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/12-6.htm">whom an angel delivers upon the prayers of the church.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Herod in his pride taking to himself the honor due to God, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/12-23.htm">is stricken by an angel, and dies miserably.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/12-24.htm">After his death, the word of God prospers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Saul and Barnabas return to Antioch.</a></span><br></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'; 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This reflects the intimate nature of the early church, where members knew each other well. Peter's voice would have been distinctive, possibly due to his Galilean accent, which was noted during his denial of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Matthew 26:73</a>). This recognition also highlights the miraculous nature of Peter's escape from prison, as he was expected to be securely held by Herod's guards.<p><b>she was so overjoyed</b><br>Rhoda's reaction of joy underscores the emotional intensity and faith of the early believers. Her joy is reminiscent of the joy experienced by the disciples when they saw the risen Christ (<a href="/luke/24-41.htm">Luke 24:41</a>). This joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and reflects the fulfillment of Jesus' promise that their sorrow would turn to joy (<a href="/john/16-20.htm">John 16:20</a>).<p><b>that she forgot to open the gate</b><br>Her forgetfulness in opening the gate illustrates the human tendency to be overwhelmed by emotion, even in moments of divine intervention. This detail adds authenticity to the narrative, showing the genuine human reactions within the biblical account. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of practical action in conjunction with spiritual experiences.<p><b>but ran inside and announced</b><br>Rhoda's action of running inside to announce Peter's presence demonstrates the urgency and excitement of sharing good news. This mirrors the actions of the women who ran to tell the disciples about the resurrection of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Matthew 28:8</a>). It emphasizes the role of women in the early church as bearers of important news and participants in the spread of the Gospel.<p><b>“Peter is standing at the gate!”</b><br>Her announcement is a declaration of the miraculous, as Peter's presence at the gate was unexpected due to his imprisonment. This statement is a testament to God's power to deliver and protect His servants, fulfilling the promise of divine intervention (<a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a>). It also foreshadows the continued spread of the Gospel despite opposition, as Peter's release allowed him to continue his ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' apostles, who was miraculously freed from prison by an angel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rhoda.htm">Rhoda</a></b><br>A servant girl who recognized Peter's voice at the gate but was so overjoyed that she forgot to open it.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_mary.htm">The House of Mary</a></b><br>The mother of John Mark, where many believers were gathered in prayer for Peter.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events took place, a central location for early Christian activity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a></b><br>A divine messenger who facilitated Peter's escape from prison.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>The church's prayers were instrumental in Peter's miraculous release. This emphasizes the importance of persistent and collective prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_works.htm">Joy in God's Works</a></b><br>Rhoda's overwhelming joy serves as a reminder to celebrate and acknowledge God's interventions in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_voice.htm">Recognizing God's Voice</a></b><br>Just as Rhoda recognized Peter's voice, believers are called to discern and respond to God's voice in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>While Rhoda's joy was genuine, her initial failure to open the door reminds us to balance spiritual excitement with practical action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The gathered believers represent the strength found in Christian community, especially during trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_rhoda_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Rhoda in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_acts_10_contradict_leviticus_11.htm">If Leviticus 11 is God's eternal command, why does Acts 10:9-16 appear to contradict these dietary laws?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_proof_of_god's_speech_today.htm">In Job 33:14, if God truly speaks in multiple ways, why is there no verifiable evidence of such divine communication today?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">She opened not the gate for gladness.</span>--The slave, it would seem, had shared the anxiety and borne her part in the prayers of the Church; and the eager desire to tell the good news that their prayers had been answered overpowers her presence of mind. There is something characteristic of the writer in this analysis of a state of consciousness. (See Note on <a href="/acts/12-9.htm" title="And he went out, and followed him; and knew not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.">Acts 12:9</a>, and <a href="/luke/24-14.htm" title="And they talked together of all these things which had happened.">Luke 24:14</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - Joy for <span class="accented">gladness</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">that</span> for <span class="accented">how</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">When she knew Peter's voice</span>. This evidence of Peter's intimacy with the family of Mary is in remarkable agreement with <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13</a>, "Greet Marcus my son." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/12-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When she recognized</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιγνοῦσα</span> <span class="translit">(epignousa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Peter’s</span><br /><span class="grk">Πέτρου</span> <span class="translit">(Petrou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">voice,</span><br /><span class="grk">φωνὴν</span> <span class="translit">(phōnēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5456.htm">Strong's 5456: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably akin to phaino through the idea of disclosure; a tone; by implication, an address, saying or language.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she was so overjoyed</span><br /><span class="grk">χαρᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(charas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[that]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">she forgot to open</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤνοιξεν</span> <span class="translit">(ēnoixen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gate,</span><br /><span class="grk">πυλῶνα</span> <span class="translit">(pylōna)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4440.htm">Strong's 4440: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ran inside</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰσδραμοῦσα</span> <span class="translit">(eisdramousa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1532.htm">Strong's 1532: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run in, run into. From eis and trecho; to hasten inward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] announced,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπήγγειλεν</span> <span class="translit">(apēngeilen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Peter</span><br /><span class="grk">Πέτρον</span> <span class="translit">(Petron)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is standing</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑστάναι</span> <span class="translit">(hestanai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸ</span> <span class="translit">(pro)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4253.htm">Strong's 4253: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gate!”</span><br /><span class="grk">πυλῶνος</span> <span class="translit">(pylōnos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4440.htm">Strong's 4440: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pule; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/12-14.htm">Acts 12:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/12-14.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 12:14 When she recognized Peter's voice she didn't (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/12-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 12:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 12:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/12-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 12:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 12:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>