But Peter continued knocking. When they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed.
Parallel translations
- KJV But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
- BSB But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astounded.
- NKJV Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished.
- NASB But Peter continued knocking; and when they had opened the door, they saw him and were amazed.
- NLT Meanwhile, Peter continued knocking. When they finally opened the door and saw him, they were amazed.
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Quick answer
Peter keeps knocking; when they finally open, they see him and are amazed. The answer to prayer stands before them in person.
Overview
Peter's persistent knocking finally moves them to the door, and their amazement confirms how little they expected this outcome. The astonishment of the church magnifies the greatness of God's deliverance. It is a picture of the Lord doing exceedingly beyond what his people ask, leaving them marveling at his goodness.
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