For the scepter of wickedness won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; so that the righteous won't use their hands to do evil.
Acts 12:1 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; so that the righteous won't use their hands to do evil.
For Herod had laid hold of Yochanan, 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 among them and pleased Herod.
Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake.
When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn't stretch out your hands against 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 lord.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.
which they also did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Bar-Nabba and Sha'ul.
while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Yeshua.*
So the assemblies throughout all Yehudah and the Galil and Shomron had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.