500 B
500 B
General Information:
The words "him" and "his" refer to Peter.
Behold
This word alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
by him
"next to him" or "beside him"
in the prison cell
"in the prison room"
He struck Peter
"The angel tapped Peter" or "The angel poked Peter." Peter was evidently sleeping deeply enough that this was required to wake him.
his chains fell off his hands
The angel caused the chains to fall from Peter without touching them.