Acts 12:15 nasb — They said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, "It is his angel…

NASB

"They said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, "It is his angel.""

— Acts 12:15, NASB

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Acts 12 — Context

12

And when he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.

13

When he knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer.

14

When she recognized Peter's voice, because of her joy she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter was standing in front of the gate.

15

They said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, "It is his angel."

16

But Peter continued knocking; and when they had opened the door, they saw him and were amazed.

17

But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison. And he said, "Report these things to James and the brethren." Then he left and went to another place.

18

Now when day came, there was no small disturbance among the soldiers as to what could have become of Peter.

Acts 12:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 12:15 say?
Acts 12:15 in the NASB reads: “They said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, "It is his angel."”
Where is Acts 12:15 in the Bible?
Acts 12:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 15.
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 12:15.
What translation should I read Acts 12:15 in?
Acts 12:15 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 12:15?
Acts 12:15 reads (NASB): “They said to her, "You are out of your mind!" But she kept insisting that it was so. They kept saying, "It is his angel."” 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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