Acts 12:13 kjv — And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.

King James Version

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

— Acts 12:13, King James Version

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Acts 12 — Context

10

When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

11

And 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.

12

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.

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

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

15

And 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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But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

Acts 12:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:13 say?
Acts 12:13 in the King James Version reads: “And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.”
Where is Acts 12:13 in the Bible?
Acts 12:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 13.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 12:13.
What translation should I read Acts 12:13 in?
Acts 12:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 12:13?
Acts 12:13 reads (KJV): “And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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