Was about to bring him forth (ημελλεν προσαγαγειν or προαγαγειν). The MSS. vary, but not αναγαγειν of verse 4.

The …

And when Herod would have brought him forth. When he was about to bring him to be put to death.

Peter was sleeping between two soldiers.—The picture of the calm repose of the Apostle, as if he were one to whom God had given th…

On the night before Agrippa’s show trial, “an angel of the Lord” appeared in the apostle’s cell and began to take charge of affairs. The “angel of …

When he was about to bring him forth. It seems at first glance that the Church prays to little purpose, for the day was now appointed when…

And when Herod would have brought him forth
The next morning; so he had determined not to dismiss him, but to expose…

A peaceful conscience, a lively hope, and the consolations of the Holy Spirit can keep people calm in the full prospect of death, even those very i…