Acts 12:7

Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.

Cross References (32)

  • Acts 5:19 (22)

    But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,

  • Acts 16:26 (21)

    Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains

  • Psalms 146:7 (11)

    He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,

  • Psalms 105:18–20 (10)

    They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons,

  • Psalms 142:6–7 (9)

    Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.

  • Acts 27:23–24 (8)

    For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me

  • Genesis 19:15–16 (8)

    At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you wi

  • Psalms 107:14 (7)

    He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.

  • Psalms 34:7 (7)

    The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

  • Acts 10:30 (6)

    Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing

  • Daniel 6:22 (5)

    My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, an

  • Acts 2:24 (5)

    But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him

  • Luke 2:9 (5)

    Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

  • Ephesians 5:14 (5)

    So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

  • Luke 24:4 (5)

    While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.

  • Micah 7:9 (5)

    Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for

  • Acts 12:23 (4)

    Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms an

  • 1 Kings 19:7 (4)

    A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much f

  • Daniel 3:24–25 (4)

    Suddenly King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and asked his advisers, “Did we not throw three men, firmly bound, i

  • Psalms 116:16 (3)

    Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.

  • Habakkuk 3:4 (3)

    His radiance was like the sunlight; rays flashed from His hand, where His power is hidden.

  • Isaiah 60:1 (3)

    Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.

  • 1 Kings 19:5 (3)

    Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”

  • Ezekiel 43:2 (3)

    and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice was like the roar of many waters, and the earth

  • Psalms 37:32–33 (3)

    Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,

  • Acts 9:3 (3)

    As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

  • Isaiah 37:30 (2)

    And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what sp

  • Acts 12:6 (2)

    On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, wit

  • Revelation 18:1 (2)

    After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory.

  • 2 Samuel 22:29 (2)

    For You, O LORD, are my lamp; the LORD lights up my darkness.

  • Hebrews 1:14 (2)

    Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

  • Habakkuk 3:11 (2)

    Sun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear.