Acts 12:18 nasb — Now when day came, there was no small disturbance among the soldiers as to what could have become of Peter.

NASB

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

— Acts 12:18, NASB

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Acts 12 — Context

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.

19

When Herod had searched for him and had not found him, he examined the guards and ordered that they be led away to execution. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and was spending time there.

20

Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; and with one accord they came to him, and having won over Blastus the king's chamberlain, they were asking for peace, because their country was fed by the king's country.

21

On an appointed day Herod, having put on his royal apparel, took his seat on the rostrum and began delivering an address to them.

Acts 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:18 say?
Acts 12:18 in the NASB reads: “Now when day came, there was no small disturbance among the soldiers as to what could have become of Peter.”
Where is Acts 12:18 in the Bible?
Acts 12:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 18.
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 12:18.
What translation should I read Acts 12:18 in?
Acts 12:18 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 12:18?
Acts 12:18 reads (NASB): “Now when day came, there was no small disturbance among the soldiers as to what could have become of Peter.” 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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