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NASB | Acts 12:14 When she recognized Peter's voice, because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 12:14 Recognizing Peter's voice, in her joy she failed to open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gateway. |
Bible Question:
Reading this passage (Acts 12:6-17), I am struck by echoes of the resurrection story. Peter is in prison, and is miraculously released. His feeling of liberation reflects Christ's triumph over the grave --- but that is just the beginning of the similarities. He tries to visit his followers. The first witness is a woman of lower social standing --- and the Christians fail to believe her report. (see Luke 24:11) Isn't this entire scene reminiscent of the Resurrection? The story of the maid leaving Peter at the gate is certainly comical -- but I initially wondered why Luke would bother to include it. But now, understanding it as a parallel to the resurrection, it makes a great deal of sense. We are to see all of our lives -- especially our liberation from bondage -- as echoes of Christ's ultimate triumph. We are also convicted by the example of the Christian community: even though they were praying for Peter's release, they met answered prayer with disbelief. What do you think? |
Bible Answer: I think it is a stretch ... but it did take some of the disciples to believe, tho two were at the grave. |
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