16One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. Peter is guarded over by four soldiers, two of whom presently surround him. From a derivative of desmon; a place of bondage, i.e. Go in peace.(AD), 37But Paul said to the officers: They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens,(AE) and threw us into prison. Psalm 2:3 ESV / 54 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. 5Peter was therefore kept in prison, but [a]constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. And he said, Go, tell these things to James and to the brethren. And he departed and went to another place. Unexpectedly. Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular. Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular. Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Wrap your cloak around you and follow me, the angel told him. is stricken by an angel, and dies miserably. (See Note on Matthew 5:22.) (T) 28But Paul shouted, Dont harm yourself! For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. See, the whole land is before you; go wherever you think it good and right to go. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off! to slumber; figuratively, to decease. for which cause they are whipped and imprisoned. 17Peter motioned with his hand(T) for them to be quiet and described how the Lord had brought him out of prison. Instantly, immediately, on the spot. Acts 2:24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. 26Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. New Century Version for 2 Peter 2:4. Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! Peter is chained at the wriststhe term used in Greek includes the hand, as well, thus the confusion over where Jesus received nails during His crucifixion. Also the tree of the field will yield its fruit and the earth will yield its increase, and they will be secure on their land. Jesus addressed him with the assuring words, "Fear not," and announced to him his life's work. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. We are all here!, 29The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. . 7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. From salos; to waver, i.e. (C) 3When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews,(D) he proceeded to seize Peter also. 35When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: Release those men. 36The jailer(AC) told Paul, The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateway's emails at any time. If. From para and chrema; at the thing itself, i.e. A primary verb; to bind. "Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the Church unto God for him." Acts xii 5. art thou come hither to torment us before the time? It is he who utters that notable profession of faith at Capernaum, and again at Caesarea Philippi. To bind their kings with chainsAnd their nobles with fetters of iron. English Standard Version and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. English Standard Version 33At that hour of the night(Z) the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. The Greek word Tartarus appears only once in the entire New Testament. Tell James(U) and the other brothers and sisters(V) about this, he said, and then he left for another place. 16Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. 24But the word of God(AC) continued to spread and flourish. Font Size. Psalms 2:3 - Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. Compiled by The BibleStudyTools Staff Don't kill yourself! 13And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came to answer. From the same as tachus; a brief space, i.e. 27 And . side. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. (S) 27The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. So they said, (J)It is his angel.. Simon and his brother doubtless enjoyed all the advantages of religious training and were early instructed in an acquaintance with the Scriptures and with the great prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah. KJ21. headdresses, ankle chains, sashes, perfume boxes, amulets. THE narrative of Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison is full of little vivid touches which can only have come from himself. 19After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. "Quick, get up!" he said, and the chains fell off Peter's wrists. "God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.". (E) 4After arresting him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. (See on 2Peter 2:5. ACTS 12:4-5 4 So when he had arrested him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the people after Passover. King Herod had Peter arrested and put him in prison and then Peter was taken to four squads of soldiers (16 men) to guard him while they waited for him to be brought to trial. 7And, 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. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. A dungeon. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. 47 Bible Verses about Chains because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue him. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. English Standard Version And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. According to the Greeks, Tartarus was populated by ferocious monsters and the worst of criminals. In the prison.--Literally, in the dwelling, or chamber. There were those who dwelt in darkness and in the shadow of death, It shall come about on that day, declares the, But they too, with one accord, have broken the yoke. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. Instantly. His father had probably died while he was still young, and he and his brother were brought up under the care of Zebedee and his wife Salome. Then they will know that I am the. From seio; a commotion, i.e. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. 20They brought them before the magistrates and said, These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar(H) 21by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans(I) to accept or practice.(J), 22The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Then they will know that I am the Lord, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and have delivered them from the hand of those who enslaved them. Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular. in haste. A substruction. From pro and ago; to lead forward; intransitively, to precede (participle, previous). 16Once when we were going to the place of prayer,(A) we were met by a female slave who had a spirit(B) by which she predicted the future. 27The jailer woke up to see the prison doors wide open. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. After his death, the word of God prospers. A chain. to abstain or to treat leniently. Ezekiel 43:2 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory. It was lower than even Hades, the place of the dead. 1, 2; cv. The whole church was very afraid so they gathered together in a house to pray. Quickness, speed; hastily, immediately. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. For He has shattered gates of bronzeAnd cut bars of iron asunder. Proud member Jude 1:6 - And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came on him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. It shall come about on that day, declares the Lord of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off their neck and will tear off their bonds; and strangers will no longer make them their slaves. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. 6And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. In, on, among. contrariwise. 18This went on day after day until Paul got so exasperated that he turned and said to the demon within her, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And instantly it left her. He had James, the brother of John, put to death by the sword. The three instances here are in chronological order (wanton angels, Flood, Sodom and Gomorrha), while those in Jude are not (unbelievers in the wilderness, impure angels, Sodom and Gomorrha). Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Acts 16:26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. 5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but [ a]constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. Start for FREE. Acts 5:23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. We are not told what impression the first interview with Jesus produced on the mind of Simon. 20The whole city is in an uproar because of these Jews! they shouted to the city officials. Why Are There So Many Different Bible Translations? 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. It is the key to the chapter. I will go before you and make the rough places smooth;I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars. Of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all. Here he was brought up by the shores of the Sea of Galilee and was trained to the occupation of a fisher. 17But (K)motioning to them with his hand to keep silent, he declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. A warrior. 17She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, These men are servants of the Most High God,(C) who are telling you the way to be saved. 18She kept this up for many days. Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from the neck of Jeremiah the prophet and broke it. To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. There were those who dwelt in darkness and in the shadow of death,Prisoners in misery and chains. Acts 12:23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. That, that one there, yonder. How Can We Model the Love of Jesus by Showing Compassion? So now, I will break his yoke bar from upon you,And I will tear off your shackles., Let us tear their fetters apartAnd cast away their cords from us!. Ending soon! ), The angels that sinned.--Better, the angels for their sin: it gives the reason why they were not spared, and points to some definite sin. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. slacken or desert, desist from. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. (F), 5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he also arrested Peter. For if God spared not the angels that sinned; For. Peter replied. 21They are teaching customs that are illegal for us Romans to practice.. But, except, however. 16But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing . Acts 5:19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[ b] and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Read 2 Peter (NCV) Read 2 Peter 2:4 (NCV) in Parallel. 6 And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were [ b]keeping the prison. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. Matthew 28:4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. Psalm 78:50 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence; Job 4:18 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. controller; by implication, Master. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. No, not. Passage Resources Hebrew/Greek Your Content Acts 16:16-40 New International Version Paul and Silas in Prison 16 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future.