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A Step-by-Step Miracle
Commentators like John Calvin note that God could have instantly freed Peter. Instead, He led him past each obstacle—the chains, the guards, and the iron gate—one by one. This step-by-step process was designed to magnify the miracle and build the faith of those who would hear the story, demonstrating God's power over every barrier.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 12:10
18th Century
Theologian
The first and the second ward. The word which is here rendered ward, fulakhn, properly denotes the act of guarding, but …
AT Robertson
On Acts 12:10
When they were past (διελθοντες). Second aorist active participle of διερχομα, transitive with δια in composition.
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Charles Ellicott
On Acts 12:10
19th Century
Bishop
When they were past the first and the second ward.—It would seem from this that Peter had been placed in the innermost du…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 12:10
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
On Acts 12:10
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Acts 12:10
17th Century
Pastor
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
On Acts 12:6–11
17th Century
Minister
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…