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 instantly the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God: and being devoured with worms, he expired.
Acts 5:19
But the angel of the Lord by night opened the doors of the prison, and conducting them forth, said,
Acts 10:30
Then Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house, and, lo! a man stood before me in shining apparel,
Acts 27:23
For there stood by me this night an angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministerial spirits, sent to perform service on account of those who are about to inherit salvation?

And a

Acts 9:3
So advancing on his journey, he was drawing nigh to Damascus: and suddenly there shone around him a light from heaven:
Revelation 18:1
AND after these things I saw an angel descending from heaven, having great authority; and the earth was enlightened by his glory.

Arise

Ephesians 5:14
Wherefore he saith, "Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."

General references

Acts 5:18
and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.