Acts 12:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.”

Acts 12:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Acts 12:16 in 6 Bible Translations

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Acts 12:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“But Peter continued knocking. When they had opened, they saw him and were amazed.”

Acts 12:16 — World English Bible

Acts 12:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed. ”

Acts 12:16 — American Standard Version

Acts 12:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and Peter was continuing knocking, and having opened, they saw him, and were astonished,”

Acts 12:16 — Young's Literal Translation

Acts 12:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“But Peter continued knocking: and having opened, they saw him and were astonished. ”

Acts 12:16 — Darby Translation

Acts 12:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But Peter continued knocking, and when they had opened it, and sawe him, they were astonied.”

Acts 12:16 — Geneva Bible

Acts 12:16 in Context — Acts 12

14 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.

15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

16 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

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What Does Acts 12:16 Mean?

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