Acts 12:9

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

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  • Ps 126:1 : 1 A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
  • John 2:5 : 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
  • Acts 9:10 : 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
  • Acts 10:3 : 3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
  • Acts 10:17 : 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
  • Acts 11:5 : 5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:
  • Acts 26:19 : 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
  • 2 Cor 12:1-3 : 1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. 3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
  • Heb 11:8 : 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
  • Gen 6:22 : 22 Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
  • Gen 45:26 : 26 And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not.

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  • Acts 12:7-8
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    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.

    8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

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    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 cord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

    11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

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    11 And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

    12 And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren companied me, and we entered into the man's house:

    13 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

  • Acts 9:6-8
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    6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

    7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

    8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

  • Acts 9:10-12
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    10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

    11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

    12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.

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    15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

    16 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

    17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their pee, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another ple.

  • Acts 9:27-28
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    27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had prehed boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

    28 And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.

  • Acts 22:9-11
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    9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

    10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.

    11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.

  • Acts 10:3-4
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    3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

    4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

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    11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

    12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

  • 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

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    19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

    20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

  • 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

  • 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

  • 17 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

  • 3 And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him,

  • Acts 1:9-10
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    9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

    10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

  • 57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

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    7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

    8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

  • 22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

  • 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.

  • 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

  • 12 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.

  • 6 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

  • 19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

  • 22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

  • 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa companied him.

  • 15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

  • 15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his fe as it had been the fe of an angel.

  • 7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

  • 13 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.

  • 6 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.