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Peace Amidst Peril
Commentators are unanimous in highlighting Peter's remarkable composure. On the very night before his expected execution, he was sleeping soundly. Scholars attribute this supernatural calm not to ignorance of his fate, but to a clear conscience, a strong hope, and the peace that comes from deep trust in God, even in the face of death.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 12:6
18th Century
Theologian
And when Herod would have brought him forth. When he was about to bring him to be put to death.
The same night. That is, t…
AT Robertson
On Acts 12:6
Was about to bring him forth (Âημελλεν προσαγαγειν or προαγαγειν). The MSS. vary, but not αναγαγειν of verse 4.
The…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 12:6
19th Century
Bishop
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 12:6
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 …
John Calvin
On Acts 12:6
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Acts 12:6
17th Century
Pastor
And when Herod would have brought him forth
The next morning; so he had determined not to dismiss him, but to expose…
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…