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
But the angel of the Lord struck him down immediately, because he did not give the honor to God; and he was eaten by worms and died.
Acts 5:19
But an angel of the Lord opened the jail doors in the night and let them out, and said to them,
Acts 10:30
Cornelius answered, "Three days ago, just at this time of day, I was praying in my house about three o'clock, when a man in dazzling clothing stood before me,
Acts 27:23
For last night an angel of the God I belong to and serve stood before me,
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels all spirits in service, whom he sends on his errands for the good of those who are destined to possess salvation?

And a

Acts 9:3
But on his journey, as he was approaching Damascus, a sudden light flashed around him from heaven,
Revelation 18:1
Afterward I saw another angel come down from heaven. He possessed great authority and his splendor lighted up the earth.

Arise

Ephesians 5:14
So it says, "Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, And Christ will dawn upon you!"

General references

Acts 5:18
and they had the apostles arrested and put in the common jail.