Acts 12:10

Easy To Read Version

Peter and the angel went past the first guard and the second guard. Then they came to the iron gate that separated them from the city. The gate opened itself for them. Peter and the angel went through the gate and walked about a block. Then the angel suddenly left.

Cross References

Genesis 40:3

So Pharaoh put them in the same prison as Joseph. Potiphar, the commander of Pharaoh’s guards, was in charge of this prison.

Genesis 42:17

Then Joseph put them all in prison for three days.

Isaiah 21:8

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Numbers 15:34

They kept the man there because they did not know how they should punish him.

John 20:19

The day was Sunday. That same evening the followers were together. The doors were locked, because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Then Jesus came and stood among them. Jesus said, “Peace be with you!”

John 20:26

A week later the followers were in the house again. Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them. Jesus said, “Peace be with you!”

Acts 12:4

Herod arrested Peter and put him in jail. A group of 16 soldiers guarded Peter. Herod wanted to wait until after the Passover festival. Then he planned to bring Peter before the people.

Acts 16:26

Suddenly, there was a big earthquake. It was so strong that it shook the foundation of the jail. Then all the doors of the jail opened. All the prisoners were freed from their chains.

Acts 5:19

But during the night, an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail. The angel led the apostles outside and said,

Revelation 3:7

“Write this to the angel of the church in Philadelphia: