Acts 12:15

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

Cross-references

Matthew 18:10 Historical context

Matthew 18:10 teaches that little ones have guardian angels — explaining the believers' assumption that Peter's angel appeared.

Mark 16:11 Parallel

Mark 16:11 shows disciples disbelieving Mary Magdalene's report of Jesus' resurrection — same pattern of disbelieving a woman's testimony of a miracle.

Luke 24:11 Parallel

Luke 24:11 says the apostles thought the women's resurrection report was nonsense — directly parallels their reaction to Rhoda's news.

Luke 24:37 Parallel

Luke 24:37 describes disciples thinking Jesus was a spirit — similar to believers thinking Peter is his angel.

Matthew 14:26 records disciples mistaking Jesus for a ghost — same mistaken identity as thinking Peter is his angel.

Job 9:16 Parallel

Job 9:16 expresses disbelief that God would answer a call — mirroring the believers' disbelief that their prayers for Peter were answered.

Mark 16:14 Parallel

Mark 16:14 records Jesus rebuking the disciples' unbelief in resurrection witnesses — similar unbelief here in Peter's deliverance, though without rebuke.