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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:1

Now about that time - That is, during the time that the famine existed, or the time when Barnabas and Saul went up to Jerusalem. This was probably about the fifth or sixth year of the reign of Claudius, not far from 47 ad.Herod the king - This was Herod Agrippa. The Syriac so renders it expressly, and the chronology requires us so to understand it. He was a grandson of Herod the Great, and one of the sons of Aristobulus, whom Herod put to death (Josephus, Antiq., 18, 5). Herod the Great left... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:2

And he killed ... - He caused to be put to death with a sword, either by beheading, or piercing him through. The Roman procurators were entrusted with authority over life, though in the time of Pilate the Jews had not this authority.James, the brother of John - This was the son of Zebedee, Matthew 4:21. He is commonly called James the Greater, in contradistinction from James, the son of Alpheus, who is called James the Less, Matthew 10:3. In this manner were the predictions of our Saviour... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:3

And because he saw that it pleased the Jews - This was the principle on which he acted. It was not from a sense of right; it was not to do justice, and to protect the innocent; it was not to discharge the appropriate duties of a magistrate and a king, but it was to promote his own popularity. It is probable that Agrippa would have acted in this way in any circumstances. He was ambitious, vain, and fawning; he sought, as his great principle, popularity, and he was willing to sacrifice, like many... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:4

And when he had apprehended him - When he had taken or arrested him.He put him in prison - During the solemnities of this religious festival, it would have been deemed improper to have engaged in the trial of a supposed criminal. The minds of the people were expected to be devoted solely to the services of religion; and hence, Herod chose to retain him in custody until the Passover had ended.To four quaternions of soldiers - A “quaternion” was a company of “four”; consequently the whole number... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:5

But prayer was made - The church was apprised of his imprisonment and danger, and had no resource but to apply to God by prayer. In scenes of danger there is no other refuge; and the result shows that even in most discouraging circumstances God can hear prayer. Nothing scarcely could appear more hopeless than the idea of rescuing Peter out of the hands of Herod, and out of the prison, and out of the custody of sixteen men, by prayer. But the prayer of faith Was prevalent with God.Without... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:6

And when Herod would have brought him forth - When he was about to bring him to be put to death.The same night - That is, the night preceding. The intention of Herod was to bring him out as soon as the Passover was over; but during the night which immediately preceded the day in which he intended to bring him to punishment, Peter was rescued.Peter was sleeping - Here is an instance of remarkable composure, and an illustration of the effects of peace of conscience and of confidence in God. It... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:7

And, behold, the angel of the Lord - See the notes on Acts 5:19.Came upon him - Greek: was present with him; stood near him ἐπέστη epestē.And a light shined in the prison - Many have supposed that this was lightning. But light, and splendor, and shining apparel are commonly represented as the accompaniments of the heavenly beings when they visit the earth, Luke 2:9; Luke 24:4; compare Mark 9:3. It is highly probable that this light was discerned only by Peter; and it would be to him an... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:8

Gird thyself - When they slept the outer garment was thrown off, and the girdle with which they bound their inner garment, or tunic, was loosed. He was directed now to gird up that inner garment as they usually wore it; that is, to dress himself, and prepare to follow him.Bind on thy sandals - Put on thy sandals; prepare to walk. See the notes on Matthew 3:11.Cast thy garment about thee - The outer garment, that was thrown loosely around the shoulders. It was nearly square, and was laid aside... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:9

And wist not - Knew not.That it was true - That it was real.But thought he saw a vision - He supposed that it was a representation made to his mind similar to what he had seen before. Compare Acts 10:11-12. It was so astonishing, so unexpected, so wonderful, that he could not realize that it was true. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:10

The first and second ward - The word which is here rendered “ward” φυλακήν phulakēn properly denotes “the act of guarding”; but it is most commonly used to denote “a prison, or place of confinement.” In this place it seems to denote the guard itself - the soldiers stationed at intervals in the entrance into the prison. These were passed silently, probably a deep sleep having been sent on them to facilitate the escape of Peter.The iron gate - The outer gate, Secured with iron, as the doors of... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 12:10

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