Acts 12:14

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When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When she recognized Peter’s voice, she didn’t open the gate for joy, but ran in, and reported that Peter was standing in front of the gate.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} when she knew{G1921}{(G5631)} Peter's{G4074} voice{G5456}, she opened{G455}{(G5656)} not{G3756} the gate{G4440} for{G575} gladness{G5479}, but{G1161} ran in{G1532}{(G5631)}, and told how{G518}{(G5656)} Peter{G4074} stood{G2476}{(G5760)} before{G4253} the gate{G4440}.
Strong's King James
(14) Knowing Kefa's voice, from joy she didn't open the gate but ran announcing that Kefa was standing at the gate!
The F.O.G
[14] When she recognized Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed she ran back without opening the door, exclaiming, "Peter is at the gate!" Joy sometimes makes us forget practicalities.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and having known the voice of Peter, from the joy she did not open the porch, but having run in, told of the standing of Peter before the porch,
Young's Literal Translation

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