Add parallel Print Page Options

27 At that time prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted by the Spirit that there would be a severe famine over all the world; and this took place during the reign of Claudius. 29 The disciples determined that according to their ability, each would send relief to the believers[a] living in Judea; 30 this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

James Killed and Peter Imprisoned

12 About that time King Herod laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. He had James, the brother of John, killed with the sword.

Footnotes

  1. Acts 11:29 Gk brothers

27 During this time some prophets(A) came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 One of them, named Agabus,(B) stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world.(C) (This happened during the reign of Claudius.)(D) 29 The disciples,(E) as each one was able, decided to provide help(F) for the brothers and sisters(G) living in Judea. 30 This they did, sending their gift to the elders(H) by Barnabas(I) and Saul.(J)

Peter’s Miraculous Escape From Prison

12 It was about this time that King Herod(K) arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. He had James, the brother of John,(L) put to death with the sword.(M)