Acts 12:17

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him forth out of the prison. And he said, Tell these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.

Acts 12:17 — American Standard Version

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Context — Acts 12

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14And when she knew Peter`s voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.

15And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.

16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed.

17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him forth out of the prison. And he said, Tell these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.

18Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

19And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the guards, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and tarried there.

20Now he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king`s chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king`s country.

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