Acts 12:1
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
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Acts 12:1
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
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Acts 12:3
And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
Acts 12:4
And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
Acts 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
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Acts 12:20
And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.
Acts 12:22
And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
Acts 12:23
And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Acts 12:24
But the word of God grew and multiplied.
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