Acts 12:13–16
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
And as Peter knocked at the doore of the gate, a damosell came ‖to hearken, named Rhoda.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, to aske who was there.
And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
And when she knew Peters voice, she opened not the gate for gladnes, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
And they said vnto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was euen so. Then said they, It it his Angel.
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 doore, and saw him, they were astonished.
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From verse 13
- Acts 12:16Rank 1 from verse 13
- Luke 13:25Rank 2 from verse 13
25When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
25When once the master of the house is risen vp, & hath shut to the doore, and ye begin to stand without, & to knocke at the doore, saying, Lord, Lord, open vnto vs, and he shal answere, & say vnto you, I know you not whence you are:
- John 18:16–17Rank 3 from verse 13
16But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.
17Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.
16But Peter stood at the doore without. Then went out that other disciple, which was knowen vnto the high Priest, and spake vnto her that kept the doore, and brought in Peter.
17Then saith the damosell that kept the doore vnto Peter, Art not thou also one of this mans disciples? He sayth, I am not.
From verse 14
- Luke 24:41Rank 1 from verse 14
- Matthew 28:8Rank 2 from verse 14
From verse 15
- Matthew 18:10Rank 1 from verse 15
10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
10Take heed that yee despise not one of these little ones: for I say vnto you, that in heauen their Angels do alwaies behold the face of my father which is in heauen.
- Acts 26:24Rank 2 from verse 15
- Luke 24:11Rank 3 from verse 15
- Luke 24:37–38Rank 4 from verse 15
37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
37But they were terrified, and afrighted, and supposed that they had seene a spirit.
38And he said vnto them, Why are yee troubled, and why doe thoughts arise in your hearts?
- Mark 16:11Rank 5 from verse 15
- Mark 16:14Rank 6 from verse 15
14¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
14¶ *Afterward he appeared vnto the eleuen, as they sate ‖at meat, and vpbraided them with their vnbeliefe, and hardnesse of heart, because they beleeued not them, which had seene him after he was risen.
- Genesis 48:16Rank 7 from verse 15
16The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
16The Angel which redeemed mee from all euill, blesse the laddes, and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and let them grow †into a multitude in the midst of the earth.
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Acts 12:13
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of knock, meaning to strike or beat upon, especially at a door.
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A girl or young woman.
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1. To listen attentively or give heed. 2. To give regard, consent, or act in response.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of name, meaning to call, designate, or mention by name.
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Acts 12:14
Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Joy, delight, or rejoicing; the state or expression of being glad.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of tell (to say, relate, inform, count, or make known).
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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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Acts 12:15
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.
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Out of sound judgment or self-control; insane, enraged, or violently furious.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
constantly
Steadfastly; confidently; without wavering.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Declared or asserted as true.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
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Sense 1: A messenger. Sense 2: A heavenly or spiritual messenger, whether holy or fallen as stated.
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Acts 12:16
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of continue, meaning to remain, abide, persist, or endure.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of knock, meaning to strike or beat upon, especially at a door.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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astonished
Amazed; confounded with fear, surprise, or admiration.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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12:13And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
12:13And as Peter knocked at the doore of the gate, a damosell came ‖to hearken, named Rhoda.
Selected passage12:14And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
12:14And when she knew Peters voice, she opened not the gate for gladnes, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
Selected passage12:15And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
12:15And they said vnto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was euen so. Then said they, It it his Angel.
Selected passage12:16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
12:16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the doore, and saw him, they were astonished.
Selected passage12:17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
12:17But he beckening vnto them with the hand, to hold their peace, declared vnto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison: And he said, Goe shew these things vnto Iames, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
12:18Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
12:18Now assoone as it was day, there was no smal stirre among the souldiers, what was become of Peter.
12:19And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judæa to Cæsarea, and there abode.
12:19And when Herode had sought for him, and found him not, hee examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And hee went downe from Iudea to Cesarea, & there abode.