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Acts 12:6-11 The Conversion of Saul

6 The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance.

7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists.

8 Then the angel said to him, “Put on your clothes and sandals.” And Peter did so. “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me,” the angel told him.

9 Peter followed him out of the prison, but he had no idea that what the angel was doing was really happening; he thought he was seeing a vision.

10 They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him.

11 Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”

Cross References for Acts 12:6-11

Leviticus 26:6 - “‘I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid. I will... Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:6 Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:6

Genesis 22:14 - So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountai... Click to read the verse Genesis 22:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:14

Isaiah 26:3-4 - You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:3-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:3-4

Matthew 27:2 - They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. Click to read the verse Matthew 27:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:2

Hebrews 13:6 - So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:6

Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:6-7 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:6-7

Jeremiah 40:4 - But today I am freeing you from the chains on your wrists. Come with me to Babylon, if you like... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 40:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 40:4

Acts 26:29 - Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me ... Click to read the verse Acts 26:29 Click to read the verse Acts 26:29

Deuteronomy 32:26 - I said I would scatter them and blot out their memory from mankind, Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:26 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:26

Psalms 4:8 - I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Click to read the verse Psalms 4:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 4:8

Proverbs 3:24 - when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:24

Psalms 3:5 - I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. Click to read the verse Psalms 3:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 3:5

Joshua 2:3 - So the king of Jericho sent this message to Rahab: “Bring out the men who came to you and enter... Click to read the verse Joshua 2:3 Click to read the verse Joshua 2:3

Acts 5:23 - “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards standing at the doors; but when we opened t... Click to read the verse Acts 5:23 Click to read the verse Acts 5:23

2 Timothy 1:16 - May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:16 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:16

Acts 12:19 - After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guar... Click to read the verse Acts 12:19 Click to read the verse Acts 12:19

1 Samuel 23:26-27 - Saul was going along one side of the mountain, and David and his men were on the other side, hu... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 23:26-27 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 23:26-27

Acts 12:7 - Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the si... Click to read the verse Acts 12:7 Click to read the verse Acts 12:7

Psalms 3:5-6 - I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. Click to read the verse Psalms 3:5-6 Click to read the verse Psalms 3:5-6

Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20

Acts 28:20 - For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel ... Click to read the verse Acts 28:20 Click to read the verse Acts 28:20

Acts 21:33 - The commander came up and arrested him and ordered him to be bound with two chains. Then he ask... Click to read the verse Acts 21:33 Click to read the verse Acts 21:33

Matthew 28:4 - The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. Click to read the verse Matthew 28:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 28:4