Acts 12:18

"But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, “Tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights Peter's divine authority and his role as a messenger of God. By silently beckoning for silence and then sharing the miraculous deliverance, Peter emphasizes that his message comes directly from the Lord, underscoring the spiritual significance of his testimony to James and the other believers.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 18. No small stir. Amazement that he had escaped, and apprehension of the consequences. The punishment which they had reason to expect, for having suffered his escape, was death. {**} "stir" "disturbance" __________________________________________________________________

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