The day of Peter’s execution was at last appointed; but still the prayers of the believers ascended to Heaven. And while all their energies and sympathies were called out in fervent appeals, angels of God were guarding the imprisoned apostle. Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity. Peter was placed between two soldiers, and was bound by two chains, each chain being fastened to the wrist of one of his guard. He was therefore unable to move without their knowledge. The prison doors were securely fastened, and a strong guard was placed before them. All chance of rescue or escape, by human means, was thus cut off. {3SP 337.2}

Til sidst blev dagen for Peters henrettelse fastsat; men de troendes bønner steg stadig op til himlen. Og medens alle deres kræfter og sympati blev kaldet ud i brændende appeller, passede Guds engle på den fængslede apostel. Menneskets yderste forlegenhed er Guds anledning. Peter var sat imellem to soldater, og var bundet på sine håndled med to lænker, hver lænke var fæstnet på hvert håndled til hver af hans vagtfolk. Han kunne derfor ikke bevæge sig uden at de vidste af det. Fængselsdørene var fæstnet sikkert, og en stærk vagt stod foran dem. Enhver chance for at blive befriet eller undslippe, ved menneskelige midler, var derved afskåret.