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.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

When they were past (διελθοντες). Second aorist active participle of διερχομα, transitive with δια in composition.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The first and the second ward. The word which is here rendered ward, fulakhn, properly denotes the act of guarding, but …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When they were past the first and the second ward.—It would seem from this that Peter had been placed in the innermost du…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Passing the two guards at the inner entrance to the prison, Peter and the angel came to the main iron gate, which opened automatically as they appr…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

When they were past. God could have carried Peter away in an instant; but He overcomes various difficulties one after another, so that the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

When they were past the first and the second ward
Or watch, which were set within the prison, and might be some of t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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