Acts 12:9

And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

Cross-references

Acts 10:3 Contrast

In Acts 10:3, Cornelius receives a clear vision of an angel—here Peter mistakes a real angel for a vision, contrasting perceived and actual vision.

Acts 11:5 Contrast

In Acts 11:5, Peter recounts a genuine vision from God—here he mistakes a real event for a vision, contrasting true vision with perceived vision.

Acts 10:17 Parallel

In Acts 10:17, Peter is perplexed about the meaning of his vision—here he is also puzzled, thinking the angelic rescue is a vision.

Acts 26:19 Contrast

In Acts 26:19, Paul emphasizes obedience to a heavenly vision—contrasting with Peter here who initially doubts the reality of the angelic rescue.

In Genesis 45:26, Jacob's heart faints from disbelief when told Joseph is alive—here Peter disbelieves the reality of his rescue, thinking it's a vision.

In Hebrews 11:8, Abraham obeys God not knowing where he is going—here Peter follows the angel not knowing if it's real, both acting in faith.

Psalm 126:1 Allusion

In Psalm 126:1, the restored people feel like they're dreaming—here Peter thinks his miraculous deliverance is only a vision, echoing that dreamlike feeling.

Luke 24:11 Parallel

Luke 24:11 has the disciples dismissing the resurrection report as idle talk — mirroring Peter's initial doubt of the angel's reality.

In 2 Corinthians 12:1-2, Paul boasts of genuine visions and revelations—here Peter mistakes a real angelic visit for a vision, highlighting the difference.