Acts 12:10
“When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When they were past the first and the second ward,.... Or watch, which were set within the prison, and might be some of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The first and second ward - The word which is here rendered “ward” φυλακήν phulakēn properly denotes “the act of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The first and - second ward - It is supposed that ancient Jerusalem was surrounded by three walls: if so, then passing…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 12:5-19
We have here an account of Peter's deliverance out of prison, by which the design of Herod against him was defeated, and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
When they were past the first and the second ward i.e. the warders, who were stationed one nearer to the inner door of…
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