Acts 12:18 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)18 Now as soon as it got daylight there was a lot of commotion among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176918 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small disturbance among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible18 The next morning the soldiers were flustered about what had happened to Peter. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version18 Then, when daylight came, there was no small commotion among the soldiers, as to what had happened concerning Peter. Ver Capítulo |
The jailor, who was awakened from sleep [by the commotion] saw the jail doors open so drew his [short] sword and prepared to kill himself, assuming that all the prisoners had escaped. [Note: He would have faced a humiliating execution himself if he had allowed capital offense criminals to escape. With that prospect in view, it was considered honorable by the Romans for a person to commit suicide].