Christian Standard Bible
Acts 12:11
11When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from all that the Jewish people expected.”
Acts 12:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
- New International Version (NIV)Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)When Peter came to himself, he said, "Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."
- New King James Version (NKJV)And when Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people.”
Context of Acts 12:11
9So he went out and followed, and he did not know that what the angel did was really happening, but he thought he was seeing a vision. 10After they passed the first and second guards, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened to them by itself. They went outside and passed one street, and suddenly the angel left him. When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from all that the Jewish people expected.” 12As soon as he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many had assembled and were praying. 13He knocked at the door of the outer gate, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer.
Read all of Acts 12Acts 12:11 word by word
καὶ ὁ Πέτρος ἐν ἑαυτῷ γενόμενος εἶπεν· νῦν οἶδα ἀληθῶς ὅτι ἐξαπέστειλεν κύριος τὸν ἄγγελον αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐξείλατό με ἐκ χειρὸς Ἡρῴδου καὶ πάσης τῆς προσδοκίας τοῦ λαοῦ τῶν Ἰουδαίων.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- And whenκαίkai · andG2532
- PeterΠέτροςPetros · PeterG4074
- was comeγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- toἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- himselfἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
- he saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- Nowνῦνnun · nowG3568
- I knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
- a suretyἀληθῶςalēthōs · trulyG230
- thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
- the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- hath sentἐξαποστέλλωexapostellō · to send out/awayG1821
- hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- angelἄγγελοςaggelos · angelG32
- hath deliveredἐξαιρέωexaireō · to take out/selectG1807
- meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- out ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
- the handχείρcheir · handG5495
- of HerodἩρώδηςHērōdēs · HerodG2264
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- the expectationπροσδοκίαprosdokia · expectationG4329
- of the peopleλαόςlaos · a peopleG2992
- of the JewsἸουδαῖοςIoudaios · JewG2453
Cross-references for Acts 12:11
- Luke 15:17When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food, and here I am dying of hunger!
- Genesis 15:13Then the Lord said to Abram, “Know this for certain: Your offspring will be resident aliens for four hundred years in a land that does not belong to them and will be enslaved and oppressed.
- Genesis 18:13But the Lord asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Can I really have a baby when I’m old?’
- Genesis 26:9Abimelech sent for Isaac and said, “So she is really your wife! How could you say, ‘She is my sister’?” Isaac answered him, “Because I thought I might die on account of her.”
- Acts 12:7Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side, he woke him up and said, “Quick, get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists.
- Acts 5:19But an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail during the night, brought them out, and said,
- 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.”
- Psalms 34:7The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and rescues them.
- Daniel 3:25He exclaimed, “Look! I see four men, not tied, walking around in the fire unharmed; and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.”
- Daniel 6:22My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths; and they haven’t harmed me, for I was found innocent before him. And also before you, Your Majesty, I have not done harm.”
- Hebrews 1:14Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?
- 2 Samuel 22:1David spoke the words of this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from the grasp of all his enemies and from the grasp of Saul.
- Job 5:19He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
- Psalms 33:18But look, the Lord keeps his eye on those who fear him — those who depend on his faithful love
- Psalms 34:22The Lord redeems the life of his servants, and all who take refuge in him will not be punished.
- Psalms 41:2The Lord will keep him and preserve him; he will be blessed in the land. You will not give him over to the desire of his enemies.
Commentaries on Acts 12:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11When Peter was come to himself - Every thing he saw astonished him; he could scarcely credit his eyes; he was in a sort of ecstasy; and it was only when the angel left him that he was fully convinced that all was real. Now I know - that the Lord hath sent his angel - The poor German divine is worthy of pity, who endeavored to persuade himself and his countrymen that all this talk about the angel was mere illusion; that Peter was delivered in a way which…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11And when Peter was come to himself - This expression naturally means, when he had overcome bas amazement and astonishment at the unexpected deliverance, so as to be capable of reflection. He had been amazed by the whole transaction. He thought it was a vision: and in the suddenness and rapidity with which it was done, he had no time for cool reflection. The events of divine providence often overwhelm and confound us; and such are their suddenness, and…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-11Verses 6-11 A peaceful conscience, a lively hope, and the consolations of the Holy Spirit, can keep men calm in the full prospect of death; even those very persons who have been most distracted with terrors on that account. God's time to help, is when things are brought to the last extremity. Peter was assured that the Lord would cause this trial to end in the way that should be most for his glory. Those who are delivered out of spiritual imprisonment…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-11See “Angels” Theme Note.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 7-117-11. the angel of the Lord--rather, "an angel." came upon him--so in Lu 2:9, expressive of the unexpected nature of the visit. smote Peter on the side ... Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off ... Gird thyself ... And so he did ... Cast thy garment--tunic, which he had thrown off for the night.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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