ACTS 12:12 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.”
When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many had gathered and were praying.'—Peter seeks the praying community; church and apostle are inseparable. Mary's house (apparently a known meeting place) hosts the prayer vigil; the 'many' gathered show widespread intercession. John Mark (later the gospel's author) is identified through his mother; the household name appears in conjunction with prayer.
Church Fathers on Acts 12:12
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. Acts 12:12 Observe how Peter does not immediately withdraw, but first brings the good tidings to his friends. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness,— Mark even the servant-girls, how full of piety they are —
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