Acts 12:16

16 But Peter continued knocking, and when they had opened the door and saw him, they were astonished.

Acts 12:16 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 12:16

But Peter continued knocking
That they might come to him, and let him in; beginning to be impatient, and being very desirous of seeing his friends, as well as being in danger of being taken up, and had to prison again, should any of his enemies come by, who knew him:

and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were
astonished:
they could hardly believe their own eyes; it was amazing to them, how it should be, that he should be delivered out of prison, when they knew there was such a strong guard about him.

Acts 12:16 In-Context

14 And when she recognized Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in and told how Peter stood at the gate.

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

16 But Peter continued knocking, and when they had opened the door and saw him, they were astonished.

17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to be silent, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go make these things known unto James and to the brethren. And he departed and went to another place.

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