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Acts 12:12 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: King James Version

" 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. "

Acts 12:12

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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.

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

14 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.

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Mary, mother of John Mark

  • John Mark Mary is the mother of John Mark.
    Source: Acts 12:12
    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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  • Mary, mother of John Mark Mary is the mother of John Mark.
    Source: Acts 12:12
    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.
    Read Acts 12:12
  • Barnabas John Mark is related to Barnabas.
    Source: Colossians 4:10
    Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
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Selected relationship data adapted from BibleData, Brady Stephenson (CC BY 4.0). Reviewed, translated and supplemented with Scripture references.

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Acts 12:1

"Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church."

Acts 12:2

"And he killed James the brother of John with the sword."

Acts 12:3

"And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)"

Acts 12:4

"And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people."

Acts 12:5

"Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him."

Acts 12:6

"And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison."

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