Acts 12:14
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American King James Version (AKJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And hearing the voice of Peter, in her joy she went running, without opening the door, to say that Peter was outside.
Webster's Revision
And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate
World English Bible
When she recognized Peter's voice, she didn't open the gate for joy, but ran in, and reported that Peter was standing in front of the gate.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.
Barnes's Acts 12:14 Bible Commentary
She opened not the gate - At this time of night, and in these circumstances, the door would be fastened. Christians were doubtless alarmed by the death of James and the imprisonment of Peter, and they would take all possible precautions for their own safety.
For gladness - In her joy she hastened to inform those who were assembled of the safety of Peter.
Wesley's Acts 12:14 Bible Commentary
12:14 And knowing Peter's voice - Bidding her open the door.