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The Rescue of Peter

Acts 12:12

In 9 translations

BSB
And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
KJV
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
WEB
Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
ASV
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying.
LSV
also, having considered, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where there were many thronged together and praying.
YLT
also, having considered, he came unto the house of Mary, the mother of John, who is surnamed Mark, where there were many thronged together and praying.
DBY
And having become clearly conscious [in himself], he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was surnamed Mark, where were many gathered together and praying.
DRC
And considering, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many were gathered together and praying.
GNV
And as he considered the thing, he came to the house of Marie, the mother of Iohn, whose surname was Marke, where many were gathered together, and prayed.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (2)
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles include τῆς (“the”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text do not include this wording.
  • Spelling of Ἰωάννου: Westcott–Hort: Ἰωάνου.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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  • SBLGNT: τῆς. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read τῆς; Robinson–Pierpont omit this wording.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Συνιδών τε ἦλθεν ἐπὶ τὴν οἰκίαν τῆς Μαρίας τῆς μητρὸς Ἰωάννου τοῦ ἐπικαλουμένου Μάρκου, οὗ ἦσαν ἱκανοὶ συνηθροισμένοι καὶ προσευχόμενοι.
RP2018
Συνιδών τε ἦλθεν ἐπὶ τὴν οἰκίαν Μαρίας τῆς μητρὸς Ἰωάννου τοῦ ἐπικαλουμένου Μάρκου, οὗ ἦσαν ἱκανοὶ συνηθροισμένοι καὶ προσευχόμενοι.
TR-Boyd
Συνιδών τε ἦλθεν ἐπὶ τὴν οἰκίαν Μαρίας τῆς μητρὸς Ἰωάννου τοῦ ἐπικαλουμένου Μάρκου, οὗ ἦσαν ἱκανοὶ συνηθροισμένοι καὶ προσευχόμενοι.
SCR1894
συνιδων τε ηλθεν επι την οικιαν μαριας της μητρος ιωαννου του επικαλουμενου μαρκου ου ησαν ικανοι συνηθροισμενοι και προσευχομενοι

Who and where

👤 John Mark👤 Mary (Mother of John Mark)◆ An angel rescues Peter from prison

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In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 John 5:14–15And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.
  • Acts 12:5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
  • Matthew 18:19–20Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
  • Acts 13:5When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
  • Acts 12:25When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
  • Isaiah 65:24Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
  • Acts 4:23On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.
  • 2 Timothy 4:11Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
  • Philemon 1:24as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
  • Acts 15:37–39Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark. But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. Their disagreement was so sharp that they…
  • Acts 16:40After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.
  • Acts 13:13After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.
  • Colossians 4:10My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
  • 1 Peter 5:13The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.

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