Acts 12:12-25 ASV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:16

Were astonished - They were now convinced that it was Peter, and they were amazed that he had been rescued. As yet they were of course ignorant of the manner in which it was done. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:17

But he, beckoning ... - To prevent the noise, and tumult, and transport which was likely to be produced. His wish was, not that there should be clamorous joy, but that they should listen in silence to what God had done. It was sufficient to awe the soul, and produce deep, grateful feeling. A noise might excite the neighboring Jews, and produce danger. Religion is calm and peaceful; and its great scenes and surprising deliverances are rather suited to awe the soul to produce calm, sober, and... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:18

No small stir - Amazement that he had escaped, and apprehension of the consequences. The punishment which they had reason to expect, for having suffered his escape, was death. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:19

He examined the keepers - The soldiers who were entrusted with his custody. Probably only those who had the special care of him at that watch of the night. The word “examine” here means “to inquire diligently, to make investigation.” He subjected them to a rigid scrutiny to ascertain the manner of his escape; for it is evident that Herod did not mean to admit the possibility of a miraculous interposition.Should be put to death - For having failed to keep Peter. This punishment they had a right... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:20

And Herod was highly displeased ... - Greek: “bore a hostile mind,” intending war. See the margin. The Greek word θυμομαχῶν thumomachōn does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament. It means to meditate war; to purpose war in the mind; or here, probably, to be enraged or angry at them. What was the cause of this hostility to the people of Tyre and Sidon is not mentioned, and conjecture is useless. It is not at all inconsistent, however, with the well known character of Herod. It was probably... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:21

And upon a set day - An appointed, public day. This was the second day of the sports and games which Herod celebrated in Caesarea in honor of Claudius Caesar. Josephus has given an account of this occurrence, which coincides remarkably with the narrative here. The account is contained in his “Antiquities of the Jews,” book 19, chapter 8, section 2, and is as follows: “Now when Agrippa had reigned three years over all Judea, he came to the city Caesarea, which was formerly called Strato’s Tower;... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:22

And the people gave a shout - A loud applause.It is the voice of a god ... - It is not probable that the Jews joined in this acclamation, but that it was made by the idolatrous Gentiles. Josephus gives a similar account of their feelings and conduct. He says, “And presently his flatterers cried out, one from one place, and another from another (though not for his good), that he was a god; and they added, ‘Be thou merciful unto us; for although we have hitherto reverenced thee only as a king,... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:23

And immediately the angel of the Lord - Diseases and death axe in the Scriptures often attributed to an angel. See 2 Samuel 24:16; 1 Chronicles 21:12, 1Ch 21:15, 1 Chronicles 21:20, 1 Chronicles 21:27; 2 Chronicles 32:21. It is not intended that there was a miracle in this case, but it certainly is intended by the sacred writer that his death was a divine judgment on him for his receiving homage as a god. Josephus says of him that he “did neither rebuke them the people nor reject their impious... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:24

But the word of God grew ... - Great success attended it. The persecutions had now ceased; and notwithstanding all the attempts which had been made to crush it, stir the church increased and flourished. The liberation of Peter and the death of Herod would contribute to extend it. It was a new evidence of divine interposition in behalf of the church; it would augment the zeal of Christians; it would. humble their enemies, and would fill those with fear who had attempted to oppose and crush the... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:25

Returned from Jerusalem - They had gone to Jerusalem to carry alms, and they now returned to Antioch, Acts 11:30.When they had fulfilled their ministry - When they had accomplished the purpose for which they had been sent there; that is, to deposit the alms of the church at Antioch in the hands of the eiders of the churches, Acts 11:30.John, whose surname was Mark - See the notes on Acts 12:12. From this period the sacred historian records chiefly the labors of Paul. The labors of the other... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:25

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