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Rhoda

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: R By: James P. Boyd

Acts 12:12‑15

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(rose). A maid in the house of Mary, mother of John Mark (Acts 12:12-15¹²And 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. ¹³And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. ¹⁴And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. ¹⁵And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. (Acts 12:12‑15)).

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