Acts 12:9 nasb — And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but though…

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"And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision."

— Acts 12:9, NASB

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Acts 12 — Context

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On the very night when Herod was about to bring him forward, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and guards in front of the door were watching over the prison.

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And behold, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared and a light shone in the cell; and he struck Peter's side and woke him up, saying, "Get up quickly." And his chains fell off his hands.

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And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself and put on your sandals." And he did so. And he *said to him, "Wrap your cloak around you and follow me."

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And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.

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When they had passed the first and second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened for them by itself; and they went out and went along one street, and immediately the angel departed from him.

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When Peter came to himself, he said, "Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent forth His angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting."

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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.

Acts 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:9 say?
Acts 12:9 in the NASB reads: “And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.”
Where is Acts 12:9 in the Bible?
Acts 12:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Acts 12:9 in?
Acts 12:9 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 12:9?
Acts 12:9 reads (NASB): “And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.” 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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