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Acts 12:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So he followed the angel out, but honestly had no clue this was actually happening, he thought he was just having some wild dream or vision.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's rescue feels too good to be real, but it's happening anyway.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Acts, which chronicles the early church's growth amid persecution by Roman authorities, Peter was imprisoned by King Herod Agrippa as part of a broader crackdown on Christians following the execution of James. An angel miraculously appeared in Peter's cell, freeing him from his chains and guiding him past the guards, all while Peter believed he was experiencing a dream rather than actual events. This narrative underscores the theme of divine intervention during times of intense opposition to the fledgling Christian movement.

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