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When Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer.
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A Real Person, A Real Story
Commentators highlight Luke's specific mention of the servant girl's name, Rhoda (meaning "rose"). Scholars suggest this detail was likely passed down from an eyewitness like Peter, adding a layer of authenticity and personal reality to this miraculous event. It shows that real, named individuals were part of God's work.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
At the door of the gate. Rather, the door of the vestibule, or principal entrance into the house. The house was entered through s…
When he knocked at the door of the gate (κρουσαντος αυτου την θυραν του πυλωνος). Genitive absolute with aorist active participle …
19th Century
Anglican
A damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.—The mention of the name of the slave indicates St. Luke’s care in ascertaining det…
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Mary’s house must have been of some size, with a vestibule opening onto the street, a courtyard, and rear living quarters—not only were “many peopl…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate The lesser door in the great gate, or the door of the porch through whi…
God's providence leaves room for the use of our prudence, though he has undertaken to perform and perfect what he has begun. These Christians conti…
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