Surprise of the brethren, and anger of Herod

13. at the door of the gate The first named is the wicket which was opened for anyone's admission; the second is the porch into which admission was obtained by the small door.

a damsel came to hearken Perhaps we have here a trace of the danger which at this time surrounded the disciples from this zeal for Judaism on the part of Herod. Saul had entered into every house and carried off men and women to prison (Acts 8:3), and there was a prospect of a like persecution. So Rhoda was not minded to open till she knew who was seeking for admission.

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