Acts 12:9

The Passion Translation

Peter quickly left the cell and followed the angel, even though he thought it was only a dream or a vision, for it seemed unreal—he couldn’t believe it was really happening!

Cross References

Genesis 45:26

When they arrived, they ran to their father and announced, “Joseph is still alive! Not only that, he is the ruler of all Egypt!” The news so stunned Jacob that he nearly fainted. He could not believe his ears!

Genesis 6:22

So Noah completed all these preparations and did everything exactly as God had commanded him.

Psalm 126:1

It was like a dream come true when you freed us from our bondage and brought us back to Zion!

John 2:5

Mary then went to the servers and told them, “Whatever Jesus tells you, do it!”

Acts 10:17

Peter was so stunned by the vision that he couldn’t stop wondering about what all it meant. Meanwhile, Cornelius’ men had learned where Peter was staying and at that same moment were standing outside the gate.

Acts 10:3

One afternoon about three o’clock, he had an open vision and saw the angel of God appear right in front of him, calling out his name, “Cornelius!”

Acts 11:5

“One day when I was in the city of Joppa, while I was praying I fell into an ecstatic trance and I went into another realm. I saw in a vision something like a linen tablecloth descending out of heaven, being let down by its four corners, and it got close to me.

Acts 12:8

The angel told him, “Get dressed. Put on your sandals, bring your cloak, and follow me.”

Acts 26:19

“So you see, King Agrippa, I have not been disobedient to what was revealed to me from heaven.

Acts 9:10

Living in Damascus was a believer named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, calling his name. “Ananias.” “Yes, Lord,” Ananias answered.

Hebrews 11:8

Faith motivated Abraham to obey God’s call and leave the familiar to discover the territory he was destined to inherit from God. So he left with only a promise and without even knowing ahead of time where he was going, Abraham stepped out in faith.