Acts 12:16

“But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.”

"But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished." - Acts 12:16
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What does Acts 12:16 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 12:16 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished." This verse is part of the larger narrative in Acts chapter 12, which recounts the story of Peter's miraculous…

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The Astonishing Door of Divine Deliverance

Acts 12:16 (KJV): "But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished." In the midst of trials and tribulations, the early church faced intense persecution. Acts 12 depicts a pivotal moment for the church where Peter finds himself…

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The Astonishing Knock of Faith: A Prayer for Deliverance and Hope

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and reverence. I reflect upon the profound truth found within Acts 12:16, where it states, "But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were…

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Acts 12:16 - "But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished."
Acts 16:12 - "And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days."
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"And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days." - Acts 16:12
Acts 2:16 - "But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;"
Acts 16:8 - "And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas."
Acts 16:12-13 - "From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there."
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Acts 12:24 - "¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied."
Acts 18:16 - "And he drave them from the judgment seat."
Acts 10:16 - "This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven."
Acts 16:2 - "Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium."
Acts 16:5 - "And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily."
Acts 12:2 - "And he killed James the brother of John with the sword."
Acts 28:12 - "And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days."
Acts 16:16 - "¶ And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:"
Acts 12:22 - "And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man."
Acts 20:12 - "And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted."
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