Acts 12:13
“And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, &c. The lesser door in the great gate, or the door of the porch through…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
At the door of the gate - Rather the door of the vestibule, or principal entrance into the house. The house was entered…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
As Peter knocked - The door was probably shut for fear of the Jews; and, as most of the houses in the east have an area…
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
Surprise of the brethren, and anger of Herod
13. at the door of the gate The first named is the wicket which was opened…