Bible Commentary

And when he had considered [the thing,] he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. 12. And when he had considered the thing ] Rather, “when he comprehended it.” At first he had been “like them that dream” (Psa 126:1) at his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:12”

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. 11. And when Peter was come to himself ] This and other … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:11”

When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. 10. When they were past the first and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:10”

And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. And wist not – Knew not. That it was true – That it was real. But thought he saw a vision – He supposed that it was a representation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:9”

And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. 8. Gird thyself ] A binding up of the loose Oriental robe, so as to be fit for expeditious movement. Thus the Passover was to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:8”

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. 7. And behold, the [an] angel of the Lord came upon him ] The verb … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:7”

And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 6. And when Herod would have brought him forth ] Literally, “was about to bring him forth,” and this should be expressed, because it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:6”

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. 5. Peter therefore was kept in prison ] Another indication of the longer duration of the imprisonment, and that he was not arrested on the day of the Paschal sacrifice with the purpose of being brought … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:5”

And when he had apprehended him, he put [him] in prison, and delivered [him] to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. 4. And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison ] To keep him a prisoner till the termination of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:4”

And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) 3. And because he saw it pleased the Jews ] Which was so great an object with him. This Josephus notices ( Antiq. xix. 7. 3), for, comparing Agrippa with the Herod who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 12:3”