King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
Complete Jewish Bible:
She recognized Kefa’s voice and was so happy that she ran back in without opening the door, and announced that Kefa was standing outside.
Berean Standard Bible:
When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!”
American Standard Version:
And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} when she knew{G1921} Peter's{G4074} voice{G5456}, she opened{G455} not{G3756} the gate{G4440} for{G575} gladness{G5479}, but{G1161} ran in{G1532}, and told how{G518} Peter{G4074} stood{G2476} before{G4253} the gate{G4440}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 24:41
- And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
Matthew 28:8
- And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
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Commentary for Acts 12:14
Acts 12:14 is a verse set within the narrative of the early Christian church's experiences with persecution and divine intervention. The historical context is the reign of Herod Agrippa I, who, in an effort to gain favor with the Jewish leaders, began to persecute the church by executing James, the brother of John, and imprisoning Peter with the intent to bring him to trial after the Passover (Acts 12:1-4).
In the verses leading up to Acts 12:14, Peter is miraculously freed from prison by an angel, a event that occurs during the night before his expected trial. The church, meanwhile, is gathered in the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, praying for Peter's release. When Peter arrives at the door of this house after his escape, a servant girl named Rhoda recognizes his voice.
The themes present in this verse include the power of prayer, the providence of God, and the unexpected ways in which God answers the prayers of the faithful. The verse also highlights the human element of disbelief and astonishment in the face of miracles; instead of opening the gate for Peter, Rhoda is so overjoyed that she runs back to tell the others that Peter is at the door, leaving him outside. This moment of comic relief in the midst of a tense narrative underscores the sheer incredulity of the gathered disciples, who initially doubt Rhoda's report, suggesting that even those who pray for miracles may struggle to believe when those miracles occur.
Acts 12:14 encapsulates the early church's dynamic experiences of danger, divine rescue, and the growth of their faith as they navigate a time of great adversity and astonishing divine intervention.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1921
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιγινώσκω
Transliteration: epiginṓskō
Pronunciation: ep-ig-in-oce'-ko
Description: from ἐπί and γινώσκω; to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge:--(ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive. - Strong's Number: G4074
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Πέτρος
Transliteration: Pétros
Pronunciation: pet'-ros
Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς. - Strong's Number: G5456
There are 129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φωνή
Transliteration: phōnḗ
Pronunciation: fo-nay'
Description: probably akin to φαίνω through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:--noise, sound, voice. - Strong's Number: G455
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνοίγω
Transliteration: anoígō
Pronunciation: an-oy'-go
Description: from ἀνά and (to open); to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications):--open. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G4440
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πυλών
Transliteration: pylṓn
Pronunciation: poo-lone'
Description: from πύλη; a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule:--gate, porch. - Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. - Strong's Number: G5479
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: χαρά
Transliteration: chará
Pronunciation: khar-ah'
Description: from χαίρω; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:--gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous). - Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G1532
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰστρέχω
Transliteration: eistréchō
Pronunciation: ice-trekh'-o
Description: from εἰς and τρέχω; to hasten inward:--run in. - Strong's Number: G518
There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπαγγέλλω
Transliteration: apangéllō
Pronunciation: ap-ang-el'-lo
Description: from ἀπό and the base of ἄγγελος; to announce:--bring word (again), declare, report, shew (again), tell. - Strong's Number: G2476
There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵστημι
Transliteration: hístēmi
Pronunciation: stah'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively):--abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare τίθημι. - Strong's Number: G4253
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρό
Transliteration: pró
Pronunciation: pro
Description: a primary preposition; "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to:--above, ago, before, or ever. In the comparative, it retains the same significations.