Acts 12:1

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

"Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church." - Acts 12:1
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What does Acts 12:1 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 12:1 in the King James Version (KJV) states: "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church." This verse comes from the book of Acts, which is the fifth book of the New Testament. Acts is filled with accounts of…

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When Kings and Crowds Clash: Faith Amidst Persecution

Acts 12:1 states, "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church." This verse sets the stage for a profound exploration of faith amid hostility, as it not only introduces us to the conflict surrounding the early Church but also…

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A Prayer for Strength in the Face of Adversity

Heavenly Father, We come before you in gratitude for your unwavering presence and guidance in our lives. As we reflect upon Acts 12:1, where it is written, "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church", we recognize the trials and…

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Acts 12:24 - "¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied."
Acts 12:2 - "And he killed James the brother of John with the sword."
Acts 28:12 - "And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days."
Acts 12:22 - "And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man."
Acts 20:12 - "And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted."
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Acts 12:13 - "And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda."
Acts 14:12 - "And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker."
Acts 26:12 - "Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,"
"¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied." - Acts 12:24
Acts 12:12 - "And 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 praying."
Acts 2:12 - "And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?"
Acts 12:18 - "Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter."
Acts 12:16 - "But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished."
Acts 13:12 - "Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord."
Psalms 145:12 - "To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom."
Acts 7:12 - "But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first."
Acts 17:12 - "Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few."
Acts 21:12 - "And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem."
Acts 12:5 - "Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him."
2 Kings 12:19 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"