For the rod of the unjust one shall not rest upon the lot of the just; so that the just shall not stretch forth their hand in iniquity.
Acts 12:1 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 And at that time Herod the king laid hands upon to injure certain of the church. 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 rod of the unjust one shall not rest upon the lot of the just; so that the just shall not stretch forth their hand in iniquity.
For Herod, having seized John, bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias, his brother Philip's wife:
The festivities of Herod's birthday being celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst, and pleased Herod.
Then shall they deliver you to pressure, and they shall kill you: and ye shall be hated by all nations, for my name.
I being with you daily in the temple, ye stretched not forth the hands upon me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
Remember the word which I said to you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they expelled me, they will also expel you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
They shall make you excluded from the synagogue: but the hour comes that every one having slain you should think to bring service to God.
Which also they did, having sent to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
In thy stretching out thy hand for healing; and signs and wonders to be for the name of thine holy child Jesus.
Then truly the churches through the Whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria, had peace, being built up; and going in the fear of the Lord, and in the consolation of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.