Acts 12:1

Acts chapter 12 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 16:2

    They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you shall think that he offereth service unto God.

  • Matthew 10:17

    But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you;

  • John 15:20

    Remember the word that I said unto 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.

  • Acts 4:30

    while thou stretchest forth thy hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of thy holy Servant Jesus.

  • Matthew 24:9

    Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for my name’s sake.

  • Luke 22:53

    When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.