He motioned to them with his hand to be silent and described for them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he added, “Tell this to James and to the brothers and sisters.” Then he left and went to another place.
Acts 12:18 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 When morning came, there was no small commotion among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now as soon as it was day, there was no small disturbance among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. American Standard Version (1901) Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. Common English Bible The next morning the soldiers were flustered about what had happened to Peter. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, when daylight came, there was no small commotion among the soldiers, as to what had happened concerning Peter. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now when day was come, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. |
He motioned to them with his hand to be silent and described for them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he added, “Tell this to James and to the brothers and sisters.” Then he left and went to another place.
When Herod had searched for him and could not find him, he examined the guards and ordered them to be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors wide open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, since he supposed that the prisoners had escaped.