The first and second ward — At each of which doubtless was a guard of soldiers. The gate opened of its own accord — Without either Peter or the angel touching it. And they went on through one street — That Peter might know which way to go. And the angel departed from him — Being himself sufficient for what remained to be done.
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Acts 12:10
10 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.