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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.
Note 6 at Acts 12:10: The Greek word that was translated "own accord" here is "automatos" from which we get our word "automatically." It is only used twice in the New Testament (here and in Mk. 4:28).
Note 7 at Acts 12:10: The scriptures teach that angels are very involved in God's ministry to us (see note 12 at Mt. 24:31, p. 460). They are always present, but they are seldom visible. Once this angel had accomplished the Lord's will concerning Peter, he disappeared. The Lord desires for us to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7).
