Acts 12:7 “Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell.…”

Acts 12:7

Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

World English Bible

And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Stand up quickly!” His chains fell off his hands.

American Standard Version

And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell: and he smote Peter on the side, and awoke him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Geneva Bible 1599

And behold the Angel of the Lord came vpon them, and a light shined in the house, and he smote Peter on the side, and raysed him vp, saying, Arise quickely. And his chaines fell off from his handes.

Darby Translation

And lo, an angel of [the] Lord came there, and a light shone in the prison: and having smitten the side of Peter, he roused him up, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off his hands.

Young's Literal Translation

and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood by, and a light shone in the buildings, and having smitten Peter on the side, he raised him up, saying, 'Rise in haste,' and his chains fell from off [his] hands.

Bible in Basic English

And a great light was seen shining in the room, and an angel of the Lord came to Peter and, touching him on his side so that he came out of his sleep, said, Get up quickly. And his chains came off his hands.

.mt-body { max-height: none !important; -webkit-mask-image: none !important; mask-image: none !important; } .mt-bar { display: none !important; } .o-trans::after { display: block !important; }

Cross references

“the angel”

Acts 5:19 Psalm 34:7 Acts 10:30 Daniel 6:22 Acts 12:23 1 Kings 19:7

Acts 5:19 · BSB

But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,

Psalm 34:7 · BSB

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

Acts 10:30 · BSB

Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me

Daniel 6:22 · BSB

My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

Acts 12:23 · BSB

Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

1 Kings 19:7 · BSB

A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”

“and a”

Micah 7:9 Acts 9:3 Ezekiel 43:2 Habakkuk 3:4 2 Samuel 22:29 Habakkuk 3:11

Micah 7:9 · BSB

Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.

Acts 9:3 · BSB

As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

Ezekiel 43:2 · BSB

and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth shone with His glory.

Habakkuk 3:4 · BSB

His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden.

2 Samuel 22:29 · BSB

For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness.

Habakkuk 3:11 · BSB

Sun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear.

“Arise”

Ephesians 5:14 Isaiah 60:1 Genesis 19:15 Genesis 19:16

Ephesians 5:14 · BSB

So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Isaiah 60:1 · BSB

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

Genesis 19:15 · BSB

At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.”

Genesis 19:16 · BSB

But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them.

“And his”

Acts 16:26 Psalm 146:7 Psalm 105:18–20 Psalm 107:14 Acts 2:24 Psalm 116:16

Acts 16:26 · BSB

Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.

Psalm 146:7 · BSB

He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,

Psalm 105:18–20 · BSB

They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons,

Psalm 107:14 · BSB

He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.

Acts 2:24 · BSB

But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

Psalm 116:16 · BSB

Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.

Also

Luke 24:4 Luke 2:9

Luke 24:4 · BSB

While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.

Luke 2:9 · BSB

Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.

8“Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”

Read Acts 12