Acts 12:15
New International Version
“You’re out of your mind,” they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.”

New Living Translation
“You’re out of your mind!” they said. When she insisted, they decided, “It must be his angel.”

English Standard Version
They said to her, “You are out of your mind.” But she kept insisting that it was so, and they kept saying, “It is his angel!”

Berean Standard Bible
“You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.”

Berean Literal Bible
But they said to her, "You are out of your mind." But she kept insisting it to be so. And they kept saying, "It is his angel."

King James Bible
And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

New King James Version
But they said to her, “You are beside yourself!” Yet she kept insisting that it was so. So they said, “It is his angel.”

New American Standard Bible
They said to her, “You are out of your mind!” But she kept insisting that it was so. They said, “It is his angel.”

NASB 1995
They said to her, “You are out of your mind!” But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, “It is his angel.”

NASB 1977
And they said to her, “You are out of your mind!” But she kept insisting that it was so. And they kept saying, “It is his angel.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they said to her, “You are out of your mind!” But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, “It is his angel.”

Amplified Bible
They said to her, “You are out of your mind!” But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, “It is his angel!”

Christian Standard Bible
“You’re out of your mind! ” they told her. But she kept insisting that it was true, and they said, “It’s his angel.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You’re crazy!” they told her. But she kept insisting that it was true. Then they said, “It’s his angel!”

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

Contemporary English Version
"You are crazy!" everyone told her. But she kept saying it was Peter. Then they said, "It must be his angel."

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The people told her, "You're crazy!" But she insisted that Peter was at the door. They said, "It has to be his angel."

Good News Translation
"You are crazy!" they told her. But she insisted that it was true. So they answered, "It is his angel."

International Standard Version
The other people told her, "You're out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. Then they said, "It's his angel."

Majority Standard Bible
“You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.”

NET Bible
But they said to her, "You've lost your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was Peter, and they kept saying, "It is his angel!"

New Heart English Bible
They said to her, "You are crazy." But she insisted that it was so. They said, "It is his angel."

Webster's Bible Translation
And they said to her, Thou art insane. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then they said, It is his angel.

Weymouth New Testament
"You are mad," they said. But she strenuously maintained that it was true. "It is his guardian angel," they said.

World English Bible
They said to her, “You are crazy!” But she insisted that it was so. They said, “It is his angel.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they said to her, “You are mad”; and she was confidently affirming [it] to be so, and they said, “It is his messenger”;

Berean Literal Bible
But they said to her, "You are out of your mind." But she kept insisting it to be so. And they kept saying, "It is his angel."

Young's Literal Translation
and they said unto her, 'Thou art mad;' and she was confidently affirming it to be so, and they said, 'It is his messenger;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they said to her, Thou art mad. And she was strengthened to have it so. And they said, It is his messenger.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But they said to her: Thou art mad. But she affirmed that it was so. Then said they: It is his angel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But they said to her, “You are crazy.” But she reaffirmed that this was so. Then they were saying, “It is his angel.”

New American Bible
They told her, “You are out of your mind,” but she insisted that it was so. But they kept saying, “It is his angel.”

New Revised Standard Version
They said to her, “You are out of your mind!” But she insisted that it was so. They said, “It is his angel.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They said to her, You are confused. But she argued that it was so. Then said they, Perhaps it is his angel.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
They were saying to her, “You are crazy.”, and she was protesting, “It is true.” They said to her, “Perhaps it is his messenger.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they said to her: You are mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. Then said they: It is his angel.

Godbey New Testament
And they said to her, You are gone mad; but she persisted that it was so. And they said, It is his angel.

Haweis New Testament
But they said, Thou art raving. But she confidently persisted that it was so. Then they said, It is his angel.

Mace New Testament
are you mad? said they, but she persisting that it was even so, they reply'd, it is then his angel.

Weymouth New Testament
"You are mad," they said. But she strenuously maintained that it was true. "It is his guardian angel," they said.

Worrell New Testament
And they said to her, "You are mad!" But she kept confidently affirming that it was so. And they said, "It is his angel"

Worsley New Testament
And they said to her, Thou art mad: but she confidently affirmed that it was so. Then said they, It is his angel.

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Context
The Rescue of Peter
14When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!” 15“You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.” 16But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded.…

Cross References
Matthew 14:26
When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.

Luke 24:11
But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.

John 20:15
“Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.”

Genesis 18:12-15
So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” / And the LORD asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Can I really bear a child when I am old?’ / Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.” ...

Mark 16:11
And when they heard that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they did not believe it.

Luke 24:37
But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.

John 20:14-16
When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus. / “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” / Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).

Genesis 21:6-7
Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” / She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.”

2 Kings 4:16-17
And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.” / But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her.

Matthew 28:17
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.

John 12:29
The crowd standing there heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said that an angel had spoken to Him.

Job 9:16
If I summoned Him and He answered me, I do not believe He would listen to my voice.

Mark 6:49-50
but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— / for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Luke 1:18-20
“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” / “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. / And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”

John 11:13
They thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus.


Treasury of Scripture

And they said to her, You are mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

Thou.

Acts 26:24
And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.

Job 9:16
If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

Mark 16:11,14
And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not…

It is.

Genesis 48:16
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.

Matthew 18:10
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Luke 24:37,38
But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit…

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Acts 12
1. King Herod persecutes the Christians, kills James, and imprisons Peter;
6. whom an angel delivers upon the prayers of the church.
20. Herod in his pride taking to himself the honor due to God,
23. is stricken by an angel, and dies miserably.
24. After his death, the word of God prospers.
25. Saul and Barnabas return to Antioch.














You are out of your mind
This phrase reflects the initial disbelief and skepticism of the early Christian community. The Greek word used here is "μαίνομαι" (mainomai), which means to be mad or insane. This reaction underscores the extraordinary nature of Peter's miraculous escape from prison, which seemed too incredible to believe. Historically, this skepticism can be understood in the context of the early church's persecution and the constant threat they faced, making them cautious and sometimes doubtful of miraculous events.

they told her
The "they" refers to the gathered believers who were praying for Peter's release. This highlights the communal aspect of early Christian worship and prayer. The fact that they were gathered together in prayer shows their unity and collective faith, even though their initial reaction was one of doubt. This communal setting is significant in understanding the early church's reliance on fellowship and shared belief.

But she kept insisting that it was so
The persistence of the servant girl, Rhoda, is noteworthy. The Greek word for "insisting" is "διαβεβαιόομαι" (diabebaioomai), which means to affirm strongly or confidently. Her unwavering insistence in the face of disbelief is a testament to her faith and conviction. This persistence can inspire believers today to hold firm to their experiences and testimonies of faith, even when others doubt.

and they said
This phrase indicates a shift in the group's response from disbelief to a different kind of explanation. It shows the process of reasoning and discussion within the early church community. This dialogue reflects the human tendency to seek logical explanations for extraordinary events, even within a faith context.

It is his angel
The belief that Peter's angel was at the door reflects a Jewish tradition that each person has a guardian angel. The Greek word "ἄγγελος" (angelos) means messenger, and in this context, it refers to a spiritual being. This belief in angels was common in Jewish thought and is supported by various scriptural references to angelic beings. The mention of an angel here highlights the early church's understanding of the spiritual realm and God's intervention through supernatural means. This belief in angelic presence serves as a reminder of God's protection and the unseen spiritual realities that accompany believers.

(15) It is his angel.--The language expresses the common belief of the Jews, that every true Israelite had a guardian angel specially assigned to him, who, when he appeared in human form, assumed the likeness of the man whom he protected. It is obvious that the record of the casual utterance of such a belief cannot be taken as an authoritative sanction of it.

Verse 15. - Confidently for constantly, A.V. (for the same use of διι'σχυρίζομαι, see Luke 22:59); and they said for then said they, A.V. It is his angel; meaning probably his guardian angel (Matthew 18:10). But the expression is obscure, and we do not know exactly the nature of the belief on which it was grounded. They must have thought that perhaps Peter had been put to death in prison that very night, and that his angel, speaking with his voice, was sent to announce it to the Church. The narrative is a striking instance how "slow of heart to believe" are even the most devout. They were praying very earnestly for Peter's life; their prayer was granted; and yet the announcement of it only draws out the answer, "Thou art mad!" and then, as an alternative, the explanation, "It is his angel!"

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“You are out of your mind,”
Μαίνῃ (Mainē)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3105: To be raving mad, speak as a madman. Middle voice from a primary mao; to rave as a 'maniac'.

they told
εἶπαν (eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

her.
αὐτὴν (autēn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

But [when]
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

she kept insisting
διϊσχυρίζετο (diischyrizeto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1340: To assert emphatically, lean upon. From dia and a derivative of ischuros; to stout it through, i.e. Asservate.

[it] was
ἔχειν (echein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

so,
οὕτως (houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).

they said,
ἔλεγον (elegon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“It is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

angel.”
ἄγγελός (angelos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.


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