Acts 12:6
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 12
“And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.”Acts 12:6
What Does Acts 12:6 Mean?
Acts 12:6 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 12:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 68:6“God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.”Psalms 102:20“To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;”Acts 21:33“Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.”Hebrews 13:6“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”Leviticus 26:6“And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land.”Jeremiah 40:1“The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, after that Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Judah, which were carried away captive unto Babylon.”1 Samuel 23:26“And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.”Ephesians 6:20“For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”2 Timothy 1:16“The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:”Genesis 22:14“And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.”Joshua 2:3“And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.”Psalms 3:5“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.”Psalms 4:8“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”Jeremiah 40:4“And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee: whither it seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go.”Matthew 27:2“And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.”Matthew 28:4“And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.”Acts 5:23“Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.”Acts 12:7“And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.”Acts 12:19“And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.”
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