Acts 12:13 · KJV

"And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

¹²And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.

¹³And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.

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

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

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to unexpected blessings in your life?

What does it mean for you to recognize God's presence in surprising ways?

When have you felt like your faith was tested by disbelief?

Life Application

faith

Stay open to the unexpected ways God might work in your life. Share your experiences of faith with others to encourage them.

recognition

Practice being attentive to the small miracles around you and acknowledge them as signs of God's work.

People in This Verse

RhodaNT

Rhoda was a servant girl who played a key role in recognizing Peter at the door. Her story illustrates the importance of every individual's contribution to the church's mission.

First appearance: Acts 12:13

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