And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.(Acts 12:14)

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.(Acts 12:15)

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.(Acts 12:16)

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.(Acts 12:18)

And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.(Acts 12:19)

And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.(Acts 12:20)

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Acts 12:17 - Cross Reference

Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners: (Psalm 146:7)

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. (Luke 1:22)

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. (James 1:1)

Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. (John 8:59)

Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. (John 13:24)

After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. (1 Corinthians 15:7)

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. (Acts 13:16)

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (Psalm 107:21)

And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. (John 10:40)

And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. (Galatians 2:9)

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. (John 11:54)

After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. (John 7:1)

And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: (Acts 15:13)

And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present. (Acts 21:18)

To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; (Psalm 102:20)

But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. (Matthew 10:23)

But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother. (Galatians 1:19)

And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. (Acts 19:33)

And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying, (Acts 21:40)

I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. (Psalm 116:14)

And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. (Acts 16:40)

Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. (Psalm 66:16)

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. (Galatians 2:12)