Acts 12:1 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)1 Now about that time King Herod began a persecution of certain people in the [Jerusalem] church. [Note: This man was the grandson of Herod the Great. See Matt. 2:1]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 ABOUT THAT time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict and oppress and torment some who belonged to the church (assembly). See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church. See the chapterCommon English Bible1 About that time King Herod began to harass some who belonged to the church. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 Now at the same time, king Herod extended his hand, in order to afflict some from the Church. See the chapter |