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Acts 12:1
Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.
Acts 12:1 · World English Bible
Acts 12:1 in other translations
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.
Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hands to oppress some of the church.
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In context
1 Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.
2 He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.
3 When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.
4 When he had arrested him, he put him in prison and delivered him to four squads of four soldiers each to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover.
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