Verse 8

Acts 12:8

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

8 And the angel said to him: Gird thyself, and put on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said to him: Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
Original Language Text
greek
εἶπεν ⸀δὲ ὁ ἄγγελος πρὸς αὐτόν· ⸀Ζῶσαι καὶ ὑπόδησαι τὰ σανδάλιά σου· ἐποίησεν δὲ οὕτως. καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ· Περιβαλοῦ τὸ ἱμάτιόν σου καὶ ἀκολούθει μοι.
English Translation
And the angel said to him, "Get up and put on your sandals." And he did so. And he said to him, "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me."
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Chapter 12 Context
1 And at the same time, Herod the king stretched forth his hands, to afflict some of the church. Focus ↗
2 And he killed James, the brother of John, with the sword. Focus ↗
3 And seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to take up Peter also. Now it was in the days of t... Focus ↗
4 And when he had apprehended him, he cast him into prison, delivering him to four files of soldiers t... Focus ↗
5 Peter therefore was kept in prison. But prayer was made without ceasing by the church unto God (Eloh... Focus ↗
6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers,... Focus ↗
7 And behold an angel of the Lord stood by him: and a light shined in the room: and he striking Peter... Focus ↗
8 And the angel said to him: Gird thyself, and put on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said to him:...
9 And going out, he followed him, and he knew not that it was true which was done by the angel: but th... Focus ↗
10 And passing through the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the ci... Focus ↗
11 And Peter coming to himself, said: Now I know in very deed, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and h... Focus ↗
12 And considering, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many... Focus ↗
13 And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, whose name was Rhode. Focus ↗
14 And as soon as she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but running in she told that... Focus ↗
15 But they said to her: Thou art mad. But she affirmed that it was so. Then said they: It is his angel... Focus ↗
16 But Peter continued knocking. And when they had opened, they saw him, and were astonished. Focus ↗
17 But he beckoning to them with his hand to hold their peace, told how the Lord had brought him out of... Focus ↗
18 Now when day was come, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. Focus ↗
19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not; having examined the keepers, he commanded they... Focus ↗
20 And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him, and havin... Focus ↗
21 And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat, and made... Focus ↗
22 And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. Focus ↗
23 And forthwith an angel of the Lord struck him, because he had not given the honour to God (Elohim):... Focus ↗
24 But the word of the Lord increased and multiplied. Focus ↗
25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled their ministry, taking with them Joh... Focus ↗