Acts 12:18 web — Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter.

World English Bible

"Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter."

— Acts 12:18, World English Bible

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Acts 12 — Context

15

They said to her, "You are crazy!" But she insisted that it was so. They said, "It is his angel."

16

But Peter continued knocking. When they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed.

17

But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, "Tell these things to James, and to the brothers." Then he departed, and went to another place.

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Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter.

19

When Herod had sought for him, and didn't find him, he examined the guards, and commanded that they should be put to death. He went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.

20

Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king's personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.

21

On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.

Acts 12:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:18 say?
Acts 12:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had 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 (WEB): “Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had 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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