Acts 12:1

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 12:1

BSB

About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Now at the same time, king Herod extended his hand, in order to afflict some from the Church.

ERV

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

NHEB

Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hands to oppress some of the church.

SMT

And at that time Herod the king laid hands upon to injure certain of the church.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 12:1

NowG1161Conjunction aboutG2596Preposition thatG1565 timeG2540Noun Masculine HerodG2264Noun MasculinethekingG935Noun MasculinestretchedforthG1911VerbhishandsG5495Noun FemininetovexG2559Verb certainG5100 ofG575thechurchG1577Noun Feminine

Commentary for Acts 12:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 12:1

Summary

King initiates persecution against believers

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Herod begins persecuting church

Estimated Time Period

c. 44 AD