Acts 12:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 12:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 12:16 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 12:16 — KJV
“But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.”
— Acts 12:16 (KJV)
Acts 12:16 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 12:16
“But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:16: peter, opened, saw
“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:16: door, saw
“And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:16: opened, saw
“And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:16: opened, saw
“And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. an open...: Heb. the door of eyes, or, of Enajim”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:16: door, saw
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