Acts 12:1 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised About that time King Herod violently attacked some who belonged to the church, Dugang nga mga bersyonKing 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 Herod had arrested John, chained him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,
When Herod’s birthday celebration came, Herodias’s daughter danced before them and pleased Herod.
‘Then they will hand you over to be persecuted, and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of my name.
Every day while I was with you in the temple, you never laid a hand on me. But this is your hour #– #and the dominion of darkness.’
Remember the word I spoke 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 ban you from the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering service to God.
They did this, sending it to the elders by means of Barnabas and Saul.
while you stretch out your hand for healing, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.’
So the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.