Acts 12

1Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church.

1Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church.

1At that time Herod the king laid his hands on some of those of the assembly to do them hurt,

1Now, about that time, Herod the king made cruel attacks on the Christians.

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

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

2and slew James, the brother of John, with the sword.

2And he put James, the brother of John, to death with the sword.

3And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. And those were the days of unleavened bread.

3And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. And those were the days of unleavened bread.

3And seeing that it was pleasing to the Jews, he went on to take Peter also: (and they were the days of unleavened bread:)

3And when he saw that this was pleasing to the Jews he went on to take Peter in addition. This was at the time of the feast of unleavened bread.

4And when he had taken him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to guard him; intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people.

4And when he had taken him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to guard him; intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people.

4whom having seized he put in prison, having delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep, purposing after the passover to bring him out to the people.

4And having taken him, he put him in prison, with four bands of armed men to keep watch over him; his purpose being to take him out to the people after the Passover.

5Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.

5Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.

5Peter therefore was kept in the prison; but unceasing prayer was made by the assembly toGod concerning him.

5So Peter was kept in prison: but the church made strong prayer to God for him.

6And when Herod was about to bring him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and guards before the door kept the prison.

6And when Herod was about to bring him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and guards before the door kept the prison.

6And when Herod was going to bring him forth, that night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and guards before the door kept the prison.

6And when Herod was about to take him out, the same night Peter was sleeping in chains between two armed men, and the watchmen were keeping watch before the door of the prison.

7And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell: and he smote Peter on the side, and awoke him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

7And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell: and he smote Peter on the side, and awoke him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

7And lo, an angel of [the] Lord came there, and a light shone in the prison: and having smitten the side of Peter, he roused him up, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off his hands.

7And a great light was seen shining in the room, and an angel of the Lord came to Peter and, touching him on his side so that he came out of his sleep, said, Get up quickly. And his chains came off his hands.

8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

8And the angel said to him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he says to him, Cast thine upper garment about thee and follow me.

8Then the angel said, Put on your shoes and get ready to go. And he did so. And he said, Put your coat round you and come with me.

9And he went out, and followed; and he knew not that it was true which was done by the angel, but thought he saw a vision.

9And he went out, and followed; and he knew not that it was true which was done by the angel, but thought he saw a vision.

9And going forth he followed [him] and did not know that what was happening by means of the angel was real, but supposed he saw a vision.

9And he went out after him; and he was not certain if what was done by the angel was a fact, for it seemed to him that he was seeing a vision.

10And when they were past the first and the second guard, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth into the city; which opened to them of its own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and straightway the angel departed from him.

10And when they were past the first and the second guard, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth into the city; which opened to them of its own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and straightway the angel departed from him.

10And having passed through a first and second guard, they came to the iron gate which leads into the city, which opened to them of itself; and going forth they went down one street, and immediately the angel left him.

10And when they had gone past the first and second watchmen they came to the iron door into the town, which came open by itself: and they went out and down one street; and then the angel went away.

11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a truth, that the Lord hath sent forth his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a truth, that the Lord hath sent forth his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

11And Peter, being come to himself, said, Now I know certainly that [the] Lord has sent forth his angel and has taken me out of the hand of Herod and all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

11And when Peter came to his senses he said, Now, truly, I am certain that the Lord has sent his angel and taken me out of the hands of Herod, against all the hopes of the Jews.

12And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying.

12And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together and were praying.

12And having become clearly conscious [in himself], he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was surnamed Mark, where were many gathered together and praying.

12And when he became clear about this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John named Mark, where a number of them had come together for prayer.

13And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came to answer, named Rhoda.

13And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came to answer, named Rhoda.

13And when he had knocked at the door of the entry, a maid came to listen, by name Rhoda;

13And he gave a blow on the door, and a young girl came to it, named Rhoda.

14And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.

14And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.

14and having recognised the voice of Peter, through joy did not open the entry, but running in, reported that Peter was standing before the entry.

14And hearing the voice of Peter, in her joy she went running, without opening the door, to say that Peter was outside.

15And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.

15And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.

15And they said to her, Thou art mad. But she maintained that it was so. And they said, It is his angel.

15And they said to her, You are off your head. But still she said, with decision, that it was so. And they said, It is his angel.

16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed.

16But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed.

16But Peter continued knocking: and having opened, they saw him and were astonished.

16But Peter went on giving blows on the door: and when it was open and they saw him, they were full of wonder.

17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him forth out of the prison. And he said, Tell these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.

17But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him forth out of the prison. And he said, Tell these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.

17And having made a sign to them with his hand to be silent, he related [to them] how the Lord had brought him out of prison; and he said, Report these things to James and to the brethren. And he went out and went to another place.

17But he made a sign to them with his hand to be quiet, and gave them an account of how the Lord had taken him out of prison. And he said, Give the news to James and the brothers. And then he went away.

18Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

18Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

18And when it was day there was no small disturbance among the soldiers, what then was become of Peter.

18Now when it was day, the armed men were greatly troubled about what had become of Peter.

19And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the guards, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judæa to Cæsarea, and tarried there.

19And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the guards, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judæa to Cæsarea, and tarried there.

19And Herod having sought him and not found him, having examined the guards, commanded [them] to be executed. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea and stayed [there].

19And Herod, when he sent for him, and he was not there, after questioning the watchmen, gave orders that they were to be put to death. Then he went down from Judaea to Caesarea for a time.

20Now he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king’s country.

20Now he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king’s country.

20And he was in bitter hostility with [the] Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came to him with one accord, and, having gained Blastus the king's chamberlain, sought peace, because their country was nourished by the king's.

20Now he was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon: and they came to him, all together, and having made friends with Blastus, the controller of the king's house, they made a request for peace, because their country was dependent on the king's country for its food.

21And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them.

21And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them.

21And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat [of honour], Herod made a public oration to them.

21And on the day which had been fixed, Herod, dressed in his robes and seated in his place, made a public statement to them.

22And the people shouted, saying, The voice of a god, and not of a man.

22And the people shouted, saying, The voice of a god, and not of a man.

22And the people cried out, Agod's voice and not a man's.

22And the people, with loud cries, said, It is the voice of a god, not of a man.

23And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

23And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

23And immediately an angel of [the] Lord smote him, because he did not give the glory toGod, and he expired, eaten of worms.

23And straight away the angel of the Lord sent a disease on him, because he did not give the glory to God: and his flesh was wasted away by worms, and so he came to his end.

24But the word of God grew and multiplied.

24But the word of God grew and multiplied.

24But the word ofGod grew and spread itself.

24But the word of the Lord went on increasing.

25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministration, taking with them John whose surname was Mark.

25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministration, taking with them John whose surname was Mark.

25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled the service [entrusted to them], taking also with them John, surnamed Mark.

25And Barnabas and Saul came back from Jerusalem, when their work was ended, taking with them John named Mark.