Acts 12:7

Updated: June 3, 2025
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And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side, and woke him up, saying, “Stand up quickly!” His chains fell off from his hands.
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
(7) And behold, יהוה YAHWEH's messenger-angel stood near and light shined in the prison quarters and he hit Kefa's side, waking him up, saying, "Get up now!" And his chains fell off from his hands.
The F.O.G
[7] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared, and light flooded the dark cell. The angel struck Peter's side to wake him, saying, "Quick, get up!" At that moment, the chains fell from Peter's wrists, divine power effortlessly breaking human restraints.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood by, and a light shone in the buildings, and having smitten Peter on the side, he raised him up, saying, ‘Rise in haste,’ and his chains fell from off his hands.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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