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.)

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 12:3

BSB
And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
AKJV
And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
CPDV
And seeing that it pleased the Jews, he set out next to apprehend Peter also. Now it was the days of Unleavened Bread.
ERV
And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. And those were the days of unleavened bread.
NHEB
When he saw that it pleased the Jewish people, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.
SMT
And having seen that it is pleasing to the Jews, he added also to take Peter. (They were the days of unleavened bread.)

Commentary for Acts 12:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 12:3
Summary
King arrests leader after sensing popular approval
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Peter arrested by Herod
Estimated Time Period
c. 44 AD
Category
Narrative