Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 12:6

6 And when Herod would have brought him forth , the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

To be put to death.

This is a night to be remembred, as that in which God delivered his Israel out of Egypt; when both were come to the utmost extremity, and at the pits brink, then so God does his marvellous work of deliverance, that it ought to be had in remembrance▪ Psal 105.5.

Innocency hath this advantage, and a good conscience▪ acquiesces in the providence of God; it hath Go[illegible: 1 letter] to its friend; and if he be for us, who can be against us

See verse 4 To which may be added, That with one chain St. Peters right hand was bound to the Soldiers left; wit[illegible: 1 letter] the other chain his left hand to the other Soldiers right for so was their manner for their greater security, tha[illegible: 1 letter] they might not let the prisoner escape, thus persecutors a[illegible: 2 letters] skilful to destroy; but no device can avail against any who[illegible: 1 letter] God will save.