But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, and they returned and reported,
But Peter followed him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end.
Now when day came, there was no small stir among the soldiers over what had become of Peter.
“We found the prison securely locked and the sentries standing at the doors, but when we opened it we found no one inside.”
Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but without violence, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.