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Acts 11:27-12:3
Revised Standard Version
Acts 11:27-12:3
Revised Standard Version
27 Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 And one of them named Ag′abus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the world; and this took place in the days of Claudius. 29 And the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brethren who lived in Judea; 30 and they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.
James Killed and Peter Imprisoned
12 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands upon some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword; 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread.
Acts 11:27-12:3
New International Version
Acts 11:27-12:3
New International Version
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. 2 He had James, the brother of John,(L) put to death with the sword.(M) 3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews,(N) he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread.(O)
Acts 11:27-12:3
King James Version
Acts 11:27-12:3
King James Version
27 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.
29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
12 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
Acts 11:27-12:3
New King James Version
Acts 11:27-12:3
New King James Version
Relief to Judea
27 And in these days (A)prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 Then one of them, named (B)Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of (C)Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send (D)relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. 30 (E)This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
Herod’s Violence to the Church
12 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James (F)the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during (G)the Days of Unleavened Bread.
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