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And he said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” <a href="/bsb/acts/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” <a href="/blb/acts/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself about, and put on your sandals." And He did so. And he says to him, "Wrap around you your cloak and follow me." <a href="/kjv/acts/12.htm">King James Bible</a> And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. <a href="/nkjv/acts/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the angel said to him, “Gird yourself and tie on your sandals”; and so he did. And he said to him, “Put on your garment and follow me.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the angel said to him, “Put on your belt and strap on your sandals.” And he did so. And he said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” <a href="/nasb/acts/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> And the angel said to him, &#8220Gird yourself and put on your sandals.&#8221 And he did so. And he said to him, &#8220Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the angel said to him, “Gird yourself and put on your sandals.” And he did so. And he said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” <a href="/lsb/acts/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the angel said to him, “Gird yourself and put on your sandals.” And he did so. And he said to him, “Wrap your garment around yourself and follow me.” <a href="/amp/acts/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The angel said to him, “Prepare yourself and strap on your sandals [to get ready for whatever may happen].” And he did so. Then the angel told him, “Put on your robe and follow me.” <a href="/csb/acts/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Get dressed,” the angel told him, “and put on your sandals.” And he did. “Wrap your cloak around you,” he told him, “and follow me.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Get dressed,&#8221 the angel told him, &#8220and put on your sandals.&#8221 And he did so. &#8220Wrap your cloak around you,&#8221 he told him, &#8220and follow me.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. <a href="/cev/acts/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and the angel said, "Get dressed and put on your sandals." Peter did what he was told. Then the angel said, "Now put on your coat and follow me." <a href="/erv/acts/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. <a href="/gwt/acts/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The angel told him, "Put your shoes on, and get ready to go!" Peter did this. Then the angel told him, "Put your coat on, and follow me." <a href="/gnt/acts/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the angel said, "Tighten your belt and put on your sandals." Peter did so, and the angel said, "Put your cloak around you and come with me." <a href="/isv/acts/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the angel told him, "Tuck in your shirt and put on your sandals!" He did this. Then the angel told him, "Put on your coat and follow me!" <a href="/msb/acts/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Get dressed and put on your sandals,? said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, ?Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.? <a href="/net/acts/12.htm">NET Bible</a> The angel said to him, "Fasten your belt and put on your sandals." Peter did so. Then the angel said to him, "Put on your cloak and follow me." <a href="/nheb/acts/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The angel said to him, "Get dressed and put on your sandals." He did so. He said to him, "Put on your cloak, and follow me." <a href="/wbt/acts/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the angel said to him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals; and so he did. And he saith to him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. <a href="/wey/acts/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Fasten your girdle," said the angel, "and tie on your sandals." He did so. Then the angel said, "Throw your cloak round you, and follow me." <a href="/web/acts/12.htm">World English Bible</a> The angel said to him, “Get dressed and put on your sandals.” He did so. He said to him, “Put on your cloak and follow me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The messenger also said to him, “Gird yourself, and bind on your sandals”; and he did so; and he says to him, “Cast your garment around and follow me”; <a href="/blb/acts/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself about, and put on your sandals." And He did so. And he says to him, "Wrap around you your cloak and follow me." <a href="/ylt/acts/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The messenger also said to him, 'Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals;' and he did so; and he saith to him, 'Put thy garment round and be following me;' <a href="/slt/acts/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the messenger said to him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy small sandals. And he did so. And he said to him, Put round thy garment, and follow me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the angel said to him: Gird thyself, and put on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said to him: Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. <a href="/cpdv/acts/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the Angel said to him: “Dress yourself, and put on your boots.” And he did so. And he said to him, “Wrap your garment around yourself and follow me.” <a href="/nabre/acts/12.htm">New American Bible</a> The angel said to him, “Put on your belt and your sandals.” He did so. Then he said to him, “Put on your cloak and follow me.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The angel said to him, “Fasten your belt and put on your sandals.” He did so. Then he said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the angel said to him, Bind on your girdle and put on your sandals. And so he did. And again he said to him, Put on your robe and follow me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the Angel said to him, “Wrap your garment around your waist and put on your sandals”, and he did so; again, he said to him, “Wrap your cloak and follow me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the angel said to him: Gird your self, and bind on your sandals; and he did so. And he said to him: Throw your mantle around you, and follow me. <a href="/godbey/acts/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the angel said to him, Gird thyself, and put on thy sandals. And he thus did. And he says to him, Throw thy cloak about thee, and follow me. <a href="/haweis/acts/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the angel said to him, Gird thyself up, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said unto him, Wrap thyself in thy mantle, and follow me. <a href="/mace/acts/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> put on your girdle, continu'd the angel, and bind on your sandals: which he did, throw your cloak over you, said the angel, and follow me. <a href="/wey/acts/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Fasten your girdle," said the angel, "and tie on your sandals." He did so. Then the angel said, "Throw your cloak round you, and follow me." <a href="/worrell/acts/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself, and bind on your sandals." And he did so. And he says to him, "Cast your garment around you, and follow me." <a href="/worsley/acts/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself and tie on thy sandals: and he did so. And he saith unto him, Throw thy garment round thee, and follow me. <a href="/parallel/acts/12-8.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=3856" 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> …7Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. 8<a href="/greek/2224.htm" title="2224: Zōsai (V-AMM-2S) -- To gird, put on the girdle, especially as preparatory to active work. From zone; to bind about.">“Get dressed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5265.htm" title="5265: hypodēsai (V-AMM-2S) -- From hupo and deo; to bind under one's feet, i.e. Put on shoes or sandals.">put on</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4547.htm" title="4547: sandalia (N-ANP) -- A sandal. Neuter of a derivative of sandalon; a slipper or sole-pad.">sandals,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</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/32.htm" title="32: angelos (N-NMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angel.</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">Peter did</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">so,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">the angel told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/4016.htm" title="4016: Peribalou (V-AMM-2S) -- From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest.">“Wrap</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himation (N-ANS) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">cloak around you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: akolouthei (V-PMA-2S) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">follow</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.”</a> 9So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision.…<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="/exodus/12-11.htm">Exodus 12:11</a> This is how you are to eat it: You must be fully dressed for travel, with your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. You are to eat in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover. <a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46</a> And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/20-2.htm">Isaiah 20:2</a> the LORD had already spoken through Isaiah son of Amoz, saying, “Go, remove the sackcloth from your waist and the sandals from your feet.” And Isaiah did so, walking around naked and barefoot. <a href="/ezekiel/12-7.htm">Ezekiel 12:7</a> So I did as I was commanded. I brought out my bags for exile by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall by hand. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulder as they watched. <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a> Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Matthew 26:26-29</a> While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ... <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Mark 6:8-9</a> He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— / and to wear sandals, but not a second tunic. <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Luke 12:35</a> Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. <a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Luke 22:35-36</a> Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered. / “Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. <a href="/john/21-18.htm">John 21:18</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” <a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Romans 13:12</a> The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a> Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a> Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13</a> and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the angel said to him, Gird yourself, and bind on your sandals. And so he did. And he said to him, Cast your garment about you, and follow me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/acts/9-14.htm">Bind</a> <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/john/19-24.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Fasten</a> <a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Following</a> <a href="/john/21-7.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/luke/22-36.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Me</a> <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Round</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Sandals</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/acts/9-34.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Tie</a> <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Wrap</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Bind</a> <a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-13.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Fasten</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Following</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-11.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Gird</a> <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-12.htm">Mantle</a> <a href="/acts/23-19.htm">Me</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Round</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Sandals</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Shoes</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/acts/16-28.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Tie</a> <a href="/numbers/4-10.htm">Wrap</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>Get dressed and put on your sandals, This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and preparation. In the cultural context of the time, being dressed and having sandals on was necessary for travel or movement. The angel's command to Peter suggests immediate action, reflecting the divine intervention in Peter's imprisonment. The act of getting dressed symbolizes readiness to follow God's call, reminiscent of the Israelites preparing to leave Egypt in haste during the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Exodus 12:11</a>).said the angel. Angels are often depicted in the Bible as messengers of God, delivering divine instructions or assistance. In <a href="/acts/12.htm">Acts 12</a>, the angel's appearance signifies God's direct intervention in human affairs, particularly in the deliverance of Peter from prison. This aligns with other biblical instances where angels assist or guide God's people, such as the angel leading the Israelites in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a>).Peter did so, Peter's obedience to the angel's command highlights his faith and trust in God's plan. Despite being in a dire situation, Peter's compliance without question demonstrates his reliance on divine guidance. This obedience is a recurring theme in Scripture, where faith is often shown through action, as seen in Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac (<a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a>).and the angel told him, The repetition of the angel giving instructions emphasizes the importance of divine guidance in Peter's escape. It underscores the role of angels as God's agents in executing His will. This mirrors other biblical narratives where angels provide direction, such as the angel instructing Joseph in dreams (<a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20, 2</a>:13).Wrap your cloak around you The cloak, or outer garment, was an essential piece of clothing in the ancient Near East, providing warmth and protection. The instruction to wrap the cloak suggests preparation for a journey, indicating that Peter's escape would not be a short or simple task. This act can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual readiness, akin to putting on the "armor of God" (<a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a>).and follow me. The call to follow is a central theme in the New Testament, often associated with discipleship and obedience to Christ. Here, the angel's command to follow signifies Peter's deliverance and the path God has set for him. This echoes Jesus' call to His disciples to follow Him (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>), symbolizing a journey of faith and trust in God's providence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' original twelve apostles, known for his leadership in the early church. At this point, Peter is imprisoned by Herod Agrippa I. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angel.htm">Angel</a> A divine messenger sent by God to rescue Peter from prison. Angels often appear in the Bible to deliver God's messages or execute His will. 3. <a href="/topical/h/herod_agrippa_i.htm">Herod Agrippa I</a> The king who imprisoned Peter, seeking to persecute the early Christians to gain favor with the Jewish leaders. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prison.htm">Prison</a> The place where Peter is held, heavily guarded, symbolizing the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by believers. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events take place, a central location for the early Christian church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a> God intervenes in our lives in miraculous ways, often beyond our understanding or expectation. Trust in His timing and methods. <a href="/topical/r/readiness_and_obedience.htm">Readiness and Obedience</a> Like Peter, we must be ready to act when God calls. Spiritual readiness involves being attuned to God's voice and willing to follow His lead. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_circumstances.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Circumstances</a> No earthly power can thwart God's plans. Even in dire situations, God is in control and can deliver us. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_angels.htm">Role of Angels</a> Angels are active participants in God's work, serving as His messengers and protectors. Acknowledge their role in the spiritual realm. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Peter's response to the angel's command demonstrates faith in action. Our faith should lead to obedience, even when the path is unclear.<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/evidence_outside_bible_for_peter's_escape.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence outside the Bible to confirm Peter's miraculous prison escape in Acts 12?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_redshift_mean.htm">What actions do angels perform?</a> <a href="/q/do_angels_sin_more_than_humans.htm">Do angels commit more sins than humans?</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_endorse_praying_to_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about praying to angels?</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>(8) Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals.--In lying down to sleep the Apostle had naturally laid aside his "cloak," loosened the girdle that bound his tunic, and put off his sandals. As regards the latter we note his continued observance of the rule of <a href="/mark/6-9.htm" title="But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.">Mark 6:9</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - He did so for so he did, A.V. Thy garment (ἱμάτιον); especially the outer garment, which was worn over the χιτὼν, or tunic (see <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">Matthew 9:20, 21</a>; <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Matthew 14:36</a>; <a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Matthew 23:5</a>, etc.). The girding, therefore, applied to the inner garments, and περιβαλοῦ το the cloak which went over them. <a href="/commentaries/acts/12-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Get dressed Ζῶσαι (Zōsai) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2224.htm">Strong's 2224: </a> To gird, put on the girdle, especially as preparatory to active work. From zone; to bind about. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. put on ὑπόδησαι (hypodēsai) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> From hupo and deo; to bind under one's feet, i.e. Put on shoes or sandals. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. sandals,” σανδάλιά (sandalia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4547.htm">Strong's 4547: </a> A sandal. Neuter of a derivative of sandalon; a slipper or sole-pad. 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. 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. angel. ἄγγελος (angelos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. Peter did ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. so, οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the angel] told λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. “Wrap Περιβαλοῦ (Peribalou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4016.htm">Strong's 4016: </a> From peri and ballo; to throw all around, i.e. Invest. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. cloak {around you} ἱμάτιόν (himation) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. follow ἀκολούθει (akolouthei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. me.” μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/12-8.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 12:8 The angel said to him Get dressed (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/12-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 12:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 12:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/12-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 12:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 12:9" /></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>