Acts 12:1

Bible in Basic English 1965

Now, about that time, Herod the king made cruel attacks on the Christians.

Cross References

Psalm 125:3

For the rod of sinners will not be resting on the heritage of the upright; so that the upright may not put out their hands to evil.

Matthew 14:1

At that time news of Jesus came to Herod the king;

Matthew 14:3

For Herod had taken John and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.

Matthew 14:6

But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias was dancing before them, and Herod was pleased with her.

Matthew 24:9

Then they will be cruel to you, and will put you to death: and you will be hated by all nations because of my name.

Luke 22:53

When I was in the Temple with you every day, your hands were not stretched out against me: but this is your hour, and the authority of the dark power.

John 15:20

Keep in mind the words I said to you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they were cruel to me, they will be cruel to you; if they kept my words, they will keep yours.

John 16:2

They will put you out of the Synagogues: yes, the time is coming when whoever puts you to death will have the belief that he is doing God's pleasure.

Acts 11:30

Which they did, sending it to the rulers of the church by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 12:2

And he put James, the brother of John, to death with the sword.

Acts 4:30

While your hand is stretched out to do works of mercy; so that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.

Acts 9:31

And so the church through all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was made strong; and, living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was increased greatly.