Scripture: Acts 12

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

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

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

ACTS 12:3

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 12:4

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

ACTS 12:5

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.

ACTS 12:6

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

ACTS 12:7

And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

ACTS 12:8

And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

ACTS 12:9

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.

ACTS 12:10

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.

ACTS 12:11

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

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

ACTS 12:13

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.

ACTS 12:14

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

ACTS 12:15

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

ACTS 12:16

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

ACTS 12:17

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

ACTS 12:18

And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.

ACTS 12:19

And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.

ACTS 12:20

And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

ACTS 12:21

And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

ACTS 12:22

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

ACTS 12:23

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

ACTS 12:24

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

ACTS 12:25

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Acts 12
CHURCH FATHERS: 17

1. Clement of Rome | CHURCH FATHER 97 AD

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Acts was REJECTED (0%) by Clement of Rome
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2. Ignatius of Antioch | CHURCH FATHER 110 AD

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Acts was REJECTED (0%) by Ignatius of Antioch
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3. Barnabas | CHURCH FATHER 130 AD

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Acts was REJECTED (0%) by Barnabas
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4. Hermas | CHURCH FATHER 140 AD

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Acts was APPROVED (75%) by Hermas
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5. Papias of Hierapolis | CHURCH FATHER 140 AD

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Acts was REJECTED (0%) by Papias of Hierapolis
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6. Polycarp | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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Acts was APPROVED (75%) by Polycarp
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7. Didache | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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Acts was REJECTED (0%) by Didache
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8. Diognetus | CHURCH FATHER 150 AD

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Acts was REJECTED (0%) by Diognetus
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9. Justin Martyr | CHURCH FATHER 155 AD

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Acts was APPROVED (75%) by Justin Martyr
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10. Irenaeous | CHURCH FATHER 202 AD

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Irenaeous
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11. Clement of Alexandria | CHURCH FATHER 215 AD

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Acts was APPROVED (75%) by Clement of Alexandria
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12. Tertullian | CHURCH FATHER 220 AD

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Acts was APPROVED (75%) by Tertullian
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13. Origen | CHURCH FATHER 254 AD

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Acts was APPROVED (75%) by Origen
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14. Eusebius of Caesarea | CHURCH FATHER 340 AD

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Eusebius of Caesarea
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15. Athanasius of Alexandria | CHURCH FATHER 367 AD

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Athanasius of Alexandria
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16. Cyril of Jerusalem | CHURCH FATHER 386 AD

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Cyril of Jerusalem
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17. Augustine of Hippo | CHURCH FATHER 400 AD

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Augustine of Hippo
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Acts 12
BIBLE CANON: 5

A biblical canon is a set of texts (or "books") which a particular religious community regards as authoritative scripture. Christians were the first to use the term in reference to scripture.

These bible canons have developed through debate and agreement by the religious authorities.

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1. Marcion Canon | BIBLE CANON 140 AD
Marcionism was a religious movement based on the teachings of the 2nd-century Marcion of Sinope. Marcions Canon lists 14 books out of the 27 books in the New Testament. More specifically, these were Luke and Paul's 13 writings. Marcion even rejected the entire Old Testament of 39 books.

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Acts was REJECTED (0%) by Marcion Canon
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2. Muratorian Canon | BIBLE CANON 170 AD
The Muratorian Canon is an ancient list of New Testament books - the oldest such list we have found and lists 22 of the 27 books that were later included in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.

It is noteworthy that the Muratorian Canon omits several epistles that later did win acceptance in the Christian New Testament such as the books of James and 2 Peter.

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Muratorian Canon
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3. Apostolic Canon | BIBLE CANON 300 AD
Apostolic Canons or Ecclesiastical Canons

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Apostolic Canon
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4. Cheltenham/ Mommsen List | BIBLE CANON 360 AD
The Cheltenham or Mommsen List is a Latin manuscript discovered by the German classical scholar Theodor Mommsen (published 1886) which probably originated in North Africa in the 4th century.

It has 24-book Old Testament and 24-book New Testament which omits Jude and James, and perhaps Hebrews, and questions the epistles of John and Peter.

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Cheltenham/ Mommsen List
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5. Council of Rome | BIBLE CANON 382 AD
The Council of Rome was a meeting of Catholic Church officials and theologians which took place in 382 under the authority of Pope Damasus I, bishop of Rome.

According to a document appended to some manuscripts, the Council of Rome affirmed the authority of the Old and New Testament canon in a decretal or damasine list.

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Acts was FULLY ACCEPTED (100%) by Council of Rome
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Acts 12
TEXTUAL CRITICISM

Bible Translations: Missing/Disputed Verse

And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God

ACTS 8:37

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RSV - Revised Standard Bible Missing Verse

And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves

ACTS 28:29

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Textual Criticism
Acts 1:19-11:23 Acts 12:25-20:15 Acts 20:21-28:29

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