Acts 12:13
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.”
κρούω
To knock. Krouo. Knock and the door will be opened. Persistence in prayer is not lack of faith. It is an expression of it. Keep knocking. He answers those who persist.
ὑπακούω
to answer
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ὑπακούω
To obey, to listen under authority. Hupakouo. To obey is better than sacrifice. Obedience is the truest form of worship. It is love in action not just in words.
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ὄνομα
named
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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θύρα
door
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θύρα
Door, gate, entrance. Thura. I am the door. Whoever enters through Me will be saved. Jesus is not a door among many options. He is the door. The only way in.
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πυλών
gate
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πυλών
a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule
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παιδίσκη
a girl
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παιδίσκη
a girl, i.e. (specially), a female slave or servant
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Ῥόδη
Rhoda;
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Ῥόδη
Rode, a servant girl
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