Acts 12:12-25 ASV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:11-15

Acts 12:11-15. When Peter was come to himself And perceived that the extraordinary things which had been shown him were not visionary representations, but real facts; and when he saw where he was; he said, Now know I of a surety, that the Lord In whose cause I was upon the point of suffering; hath sent his angel, and delivered me As he formerly did, Acts 5:19. I know that my deliverance is real and effectual; out of the hand of Herod Who not only intended my destruction, but thought... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:16-17

Acts 12:16-17 . But Peter continued knocking Though they delayed to open to him; and when At length, several of them, it seems, going out together; they had opened the door, and saw him That it really was he; they were astonished Were filled with wonder and joy, as much as they were just before with sorrow and fear concerning him. But beckoning unto them (many of whom, being amazed, were talking together) to hold their peace That they might hear him relate in what an extraordinary... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:18-19

Acts 12:18-19. As soon as it was day And they found their prisoner escaped; there was no small stir [Greek, ταραχος ουκ ολιγος , not a little tumult, or confusion ] among the soldiers, what was become of Peter Who was gone, and nobody knew how or which way. For the guards, awaking out of their sound sleep, could none of them give any account of what had passed, and were ready to suspect or accuse each other of negligence or treachery, in giving the prisoner an opportunity to make his... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:20

Acts 12:20. Herod, &c. The historian now proceeds to mention some circumstances that were introductory to the miserable end of Herod; was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon On account of some supposed affront which he had received from them, and which provoked him so far that, having vowed a severe revenge, he was preparing with all speed to make war upon them. But they came with one accord to him Being a trading people, and apprehensive of the consequences of the king’s... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:21-23

Acts 12:21-23. And upon a set day When shows and games were exhibited by him in honour of Claudius Cesar; Herod, arrayed in royal apparel In a garment so wrought with silver, that the rays of the rising sun, striking upon, and reflected from it, dazzled the eyes of the beholders; sat upon his throne In a public theatre; and made an oration unto them Not to the Tyrian and Sidonian deputies merely, but unto all the people assembled on this grand occasion. And the people gave a shout, It... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:24-25

Acts 12:24-25. But the word of God grew and multiplied Became more successful; and in every place where it was preached, the number of disciples was considerably multiplied, and their faith greatly established. So that, after all the opposition of its enemies, who had endeavoured to extirpate it, the progress of Christianity was apparently promoted by the concurrence of the extraordinary events recorded in this chapter, namely, the deliverance of Peter, and the death of Herod, that cruel... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 12:1-25

Events in Jerusalem (12:1-25)Back in Jerusalem the church was experiencing much difficulty. The Jews in general were becoming restless concerning the free mixing between Jewish and Gentile Christians, and were angry at the apostles for encouraging it. The governor at that time, Herod Agrippa I (a grandson of Herod the Great), knew it was not wise to let the Jews become too excited. Therefore, in an effort to please them he took action against the apostles by having one of them, James, executed... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 12:12

when, &c . = having considered or realized. Greek. suneidon. See note on Acts 5:2 . Mary . App-100 . John . See Acts 13:5 , Acts 13:13 ; Acts 15:37 , Acts 15:39 . Col 4:10 . 2 Timothy 4:11 . gathered together . Greek. sunathroizo. Elsewhere only in Acts 19:25 .Luke 24:33 . praying = and praying. Greek. proseuchomai. App-134 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 12:13

as Peter knocked = Peter, having knocked. gate . Greek. pulon. Translated "porch" in Matthew 26:71 . damsel . Greek. paidiske. Compare App-108 . hearken = answer. Greek. hupakouo. Elsewhere translated "obey", or "be obedient". named = by name. Rhoda . Greek. Rhode, rose. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 12:14

when she knew = having recognized. Greek. epiginosko. App-132 . for = from. Greek. apo. App-104 . told = reported. Greek. apangello. Compare App-121 . read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:11-15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:16-17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:18-19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:21-23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 12:24-25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 12:1-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 12:12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 12:13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 12:14

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