Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

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Bible References

The angel

Acts 12:23
And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God; and being eaten by worms, he breathed out his soul.
Acts 5:19
And the angel of the Lord, having opened the doors of the prison during the night, and leading them out said,
Acts 10:30
And Cornelius said, From the fourth day until this hour, indeed the ninth, I was praying in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in shining apparel,
Acts 27:23
For the angel of God, whose I am, and whom indeed I serve, stood by me this night,
Hebrews 1:14
Are not all these ministering spirits, having been sent forth unto ministration for the sake of those who are about to inherit salvation?

And a

Acts 9:3
And it came to pass, while prosecuting the journey he drew near to Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven shone around him;
Revelation 18:1
After these things I saw another angel coming down out of the heaven, having great authority; and the earth was lighted with his glory.

Arise

Ephesians 5:14
Therefore he says, Awake, thou sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon thee.

General references

Acts 5:18
and laid hands on the apostles, and placed them in the public prison.