Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. New Living Translation Meanwhile, Peter continued knocking. When they finally opened the door and saw him, they were amazed. English Standard Version But Peter continued knocking, and when they opened, they saw him and were amazed. Berean Standard Bible But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded. Berean Literal Bible But Peter continued knocking. And having opened it, they saw him and were amazed. King James Bible But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. New King James Version Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. New American Standard Bible But Peter continued knocking; and when they had opened the door, they saw him and were amazed. NASB 1995 But Peter continued knocking; and when they had opened the door, they saw him and were amazed. NASB 1977 But Peter continued knocking; and when they had opened the door, they saw him and were amazed. Legacy Standard Bible But Peter continued knocking, and when they opened the door, they saw him and were astounded. Amplified Bible But [meanwhile] Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were completely amazed. Christian Standard Bible Peter, however, kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were amazed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Peter, however, kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded. American Standard Version But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed. Contemporary English Version But Peter kept on knocking, until finally they opened the gate. They saw him and were completely amazed. English Revised Version But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Peter kept knocking. When they opened the door, they were shocked to see him. Good News Translation Meanwhile Peter kept on knocking. At last they opened the door, and when they saw him, they were amazed. International Standard Version Meanwhile, Peter kept on knocking and knocking. When they opened the gate, they saw him and were amazed. Majority Standard Bible But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded. NET Bible Now Peter continued knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were greatly astonished. New Heart English Bible But Peter continued knocking. When they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed. Webster's Bible Translation But Peter continued knocking. And when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. Weymouth New Testament Meanwhile Peter went on knocking, until at last they opened the door and saw that it was really he, and were filled with amazement. World English Bible But Peter continued knocking. When they had opened, they saw him and were amazed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Peter was continuing knocking, and having opened, they saw him, and were astonished, Berean Literal Bible But Peter continued knocking. And having opened it, they saw him and were amazed. Young's Literal Translation and Peter was continuing knocking, and having opened, they saw him, and were astonished, Smith's Literal Translation And Peter continued knocking: and having opened, they saw him, and were moved. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Peter continued knocking. And when they had opened, they saw him, and were astonished. Catholic Public Domain Version But Peter was persevering in knocking. And when they had opened, they saw him and were astonished. New American Bible But Peter continued to knock, and when they opened it, they saw him and were astounded. New Revised Standard Version Meanwhile Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the gate, they saw him and were amazed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Simon Peter continued knocking at the door; and they went out, and saw him, and were astonished. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Shimeon was knocking at the gate and they went out and saw him and they marveled among themselves. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut Peter continued to knock; and when they had opened the door, they saw him, and were astonished. Godbey New Testament But Peter remained knocking: and having opened, they saw him, and were astonished. Haweis New Testament But Peter continued knocking: and they opened the door and saw him, and were astonished. Mace New Testament as Peter still continued knocking, they let him in, and seeing it was he, they were extremely surpriz'd: Weymouth New Testament Meanwhile Peter went on knocking, until at last they opened the door and saw that it was really he, and were filled with amazement. Worrell New Testament But Peter continued knocking; and, opening, they saw him, and were amazed. Worsley New Testament But Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door, they saw him, and were astonished. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rescue of Peter…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. 17Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place.… Cross References Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Luke 24:36-37 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. John 20:19-20 It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Acts 5:19-20 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, / “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.” Acts 16:26-27 Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. / When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. Acts 10:17-18 While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate. / They called out to ask if Simon called Peter was staying there. Acts 9:39-41 So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them. / Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. / Peter took her by the hand and helped her up. Then he called the saints and widows and presented her to them alive. Acts 4:31 After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 2:2-4 Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. / And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. 1 Samuel 3:11 Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle. 2 Kings 4:33-36 So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. / Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes. ... Genesis 18:10-15 Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. / And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. / So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” ... 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.” Exodus 14:31 When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. Judges 6:22-23 When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” / But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.” Treasury of Scripture But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. Jump to Previous Amazed Amazement Astonished Blows Continued Continuing Door Filled Full Kept Knocking Last Meanwhile Open Opened Peter Really WonderJump to Next Amazed Amazement Astonished Blows Continued Continuing Door Filled Full Kept Knocking Last Meanwhile Open Opened Peter Really WonderActs 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. But Peter kept on knocking The phrase "But Peter kept on knocking" highlights Peter's persistence and determination. In the Greek, the word for "knocking" is "κρούων" (krouōn), which implies a continuous action. This persistence is a testament to Peter's faith and trust in God's deliverance. Historically, Peter had just been miraculously freed from prison by an angel, as described earlier in Acts 12. His continuous knocking symbolizes the perseverance of faith, even when faced with disbelief or obstacles. It serves as an encouragement for believers to persist in prayer and faith, trusting that God will open doors in His perfect timing. And when they opened the door and saw him they were astounded Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. kept on ἐπέμενεν (epemenen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1961: (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain. knocking, κρούων (krouōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2925: To knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance. Apparently a primary verb; to rap. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [when] they opened [the door], ἀνοίξαντες (anoixantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. they saw εἶδαν (eidan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. were amazed. ἐξέστησαν (exestēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1839: From ek and histemi; to put out of wits, i.e. Astound, or become astounded, insane. 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