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From Awe to Assurance
Commentators explain that Peter was initially so amazed he thought it was a dream. His 'coming to himself' represents the moment when overwhelming shock gives way to a clear, certain knowledge that God had truly intervened. This reflects how God's sudden actions in our lives can leave us momentarily stunned before we fully grasp His work.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 12:11
18th Century
Theologian
And when Peter was come to himself. This expression naturally means when he had overcome his amazement and astonishment at the unexpected …
AT Robertson
On Acts 12:11
Was come to himself (εν εαυτω γενομενος). Second aorist middle participle of γινομα with εν and the locative case, "becoming at hi…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 12:11
19th Century
Bishop
When Peter was come to himself.—Here again we find the tone of a personal reminiscence. He finds himself at night, free, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 12:11
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 12:11
16th Century
Theologian
Then Peter returning to himself. This is, word for word, "being made in himself," because, having been previously astonished by a strange …
John Gill
On Acts 12:11
17th Century
Pastor
And when Peter was come to himself
&c.] For upon his being awaked out of sleep, what with the uncommon light, which …
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…