For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out their hands to do wrong.
Acts 12:1 - English Standard Version 2016 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. Más versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition ABOUT THAT time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict and oppress and torment some who belonged to the church (assembly). American Standard Version (1901) Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church. Common English Bible About that time King Herod began to harass some who belonged to the church. Catholic Public Domain Version Now at the same time, king Herod extended his hand, in order to afflict some from the Church. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version AND at the same time, Herod the king stretched forth his hands, to afflict some of the church. |
For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest on the land allotted to the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out their hands to do wrong.
For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod,
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake.
When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”
Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.
They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.
And they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.