Acts 12:1 - The Text-Critical English New Testament About that time King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church in order to harm them. 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 Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife.
But when Herod's birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before the guests and pleased Herod.
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of my name.
I was with you daily in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour, when the power of darkness reigns.”
Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
They will put you out of the synagogues; indeed, an hour is coming when anyone who kills you will think that he is offering service to God.
This they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
as yoʋ stretch out yoʋr hand to heal and to perform signs and wonders through the name of yoʋr holy servant Jesus.”
So the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were being strengthened. Continuing in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were being multiplied.