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Acts 12:12
And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter, having just recognized the Lord's angelic rescue, travels to the house of Mary in Jerusalem. He finds a large group of believers gathered together in prayer.
The words — The Greek συνιδὸν (sunidōn) literally means "having considered" or "having realized," marking Peter's transition from supernatural experience to deliberate action. The verb ἦλθεν (ēlthen) simply denotes his physical arrival at a specific location.
The thread — This narrative of believers praying for an imprisoned apostle echoes the church's fervent intercession in Acts 12:5. It aligns with the prophetic promise in Isaiah 65:24 that God hears his people before they call, and the New Testament assurance in 1 John 5:14 that God hears requests made according to His will.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that divine intervention and corporate prayer operate together rather than in opposition. It directs attention to the specific, ordinary locations where God's people gather to seek him.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And 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.
Cross-references
- 1 John 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
- Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
- Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
- Matthew 18:19 Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.
- Acts 12:25 When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
- Acts 13:5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
- Acts 4:23 On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.
- Acts 13:13 After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.
- Acts 15:37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.
- Acts 16:40 After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.