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 knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate

15 And they said to her, Thou art insane. 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 to them with the hand to hold their peace, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go, show these things to James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

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