Acts 12:13

“And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.”

"And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda." - Acts 12:13
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What does Acts 12:13 mean?

The Book of Acts was written by the apostle Luke and provides an account of the early church and the spread of Christianity after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The verse Acts 12:13 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "And as Peter knocked at the door of the…

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At the Door of Faith: The Knock of Expectation

In Acts 12:13 of the King James Version, we encounter an intriguing yet profound moment in the unfolding narrative of the early church: "And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda." The simplicity of this verse belies the rich depth of…

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A Prayer for Divine Deliverance and Faithful Listening

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You in prayer, our hearts uplifted in gratitude and praise for Your unfathomable grace and mercy. In the face of trials and tribulations, we draw strength from the accounts of Your faithful servants, particularly that…

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Acts 12:22 - "And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man."
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Acts 20:12 - "And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted."
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Acts 24:13 - "Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me."
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Acts 5:13 - "And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them."