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 immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory, and he was eaten by worms, and expired.
Acts 5:19
But an angel of the Lord in the night opened the prisondoors, and brought them forth and said,
Acts 10:30
And Cornelius said, Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour was praying in my house; and lo! a man stood before me in bright clothing,
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 ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

And a

Acts 9:3
And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus; and suddenly there shone around a him a light from heaven;
Revelation 18:1
After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.

Arise

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

General references

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