Acts 12:16
But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
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,…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Were astonished - They were now convinced that it was Peter, and they were amazed that he had been rescued. As yet they were of course ignorant of the manner in which it was done.
We have here an account of Peter's deliverance out of prison, by which the design of Herod against him was defeated, and his life preserved for further service, and a stop given to this bloody…