Thematic Bible
Acts 12:1 (show verse)
About that time Herod the king exerted his power to distress some of the church.
Acts 12:2 (show verse)
And he cut off James, the brother of John, with the sword.
Acts 12:3 (show verse)
And seeing that it was pleasing to the Jews, he proceeded to apprehend Peter also, (in the days of unleavened bread:)
Acts 12:4 (show verse)
whom he seized and put into prison, delivering him to four quaternions of soldiers to guard him; intending, after the passover, to bring him out to the people.
Acts 12:5 (show verse)
Peter was therefore kept in custody: but incessant prayer was made to God for him by the church.
Acts 12:6 (show verse)
And when Herod was about to bring him forth, that very night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the guards at the door watched the prison.
Acts 12:7 (show verse)
And behold an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the room; and smiting Peter on the side, he waked him, and said, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
Acts 12:8 (show verse)
And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself and tie on thy sandals: and he did so. And he saith unto him, Throw thy garment round thee, and follow me.
Acts 12:9 (show verse)
So he went out and followed him; and he did not know, that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he saw a vision.
Acts 12:10 (show verse)
And passing through the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate, that leadeth into the city, which of its own accord opened to them: and they went out and passed on through one street; and then the angel departed from him.
Acts 12:11 (show verse)
And Peter being come to himself said, Now I know truly, that the Lord hath sent his angel and hath delivered me from the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
Acts 12:12 (show verse)
And considering with himself, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was sirnamed Mark, where many were gathered together and praying.
Acts 12:13 (show verse)
And when Peter knocked at the door of the porch, a servant named Rhoda came to ask who was there.
Acts 12:14 (show verse)
And knowing Peter's voice, through excess of joy she did not open the door, but ran in and told them, that Peter was standing at the door.
Acts 12:15 (show verse)
And they said to her, Thou art mad: but she confidently affirmed that it was so. Then said they, It is his angel.
Acts 12:16 (show verse)
But Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door, they saw him, and were astonished.
Acts 12:17 (show verse)
But he made a sign to them with his hand to be silent, and related to them, how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go, tell these things to James and to the other brethren. And he departed and went to another place.
Acts 12:18 (show verse)
Now as soon as it was day, there was no small disturbance among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
Acts 12:19 (show verse)
And Herod searching for him, and not finding him, brought the keepers to a trial, and ordered them to be executed. Then he went down from Judea to Cesarea, and abode there.
Acts 12:20 (show verse)
And Herod was going to make war upon the Tyrians and Sidonians: but they came to him with one consent, and making interest with Blastus the king's chamberlain, they sued for peace; because their territory was supplied with provision by the king's country.
Acts 12:21 (show verse)
And upon a set day, Herod arrayed in his royal robes, and sitting upon his throne, made an oration to them.
Acts 12:22 (show verse)
And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man:
Acts 12:23 (show verse)
but immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and being devoured by worms he died.
Acts 12:24 (show verse)
But the word of God grew and was multiplied.
Acts 12:25 (show verse)
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their charge, taking along with them John who was sirnamed Mark.