But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
But Peter kept knocking and knocking. When they finally opened the door and saw him standing there, they were completely shocked.
Sometimes the answer to your prayers is literally knocking at your door, but you're too surprised to believe it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, the early church was under severe persecution from King Herod Agrippa, who had arrested Peter and intended to execute him after imprisoning him. While believers were gathered in prayer for Peter's release, an angel miraculously freed him from his chains and led him out of the prison. When Peter arrived at the house where they were praying and knocked on the door, the people inside were astonished to see him, as they had not anticipated such a direct answer to their petitions.
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