Acts 12:1
American King James Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
American Standard Version Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church.
King James Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
World English Bible Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.
Acts 12:2
American King James And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
American Standard Version And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
King James And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
World English Bible He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.
Acts 12:3
American King James And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
American Standard Version And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. And `those' were the days of unleavened bread.
King James And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
World English Bible When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.
Acts 12:4
American King James And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
American Standard Version And when he had taken him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to guard him; intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people.
King James And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
World English Bible When he had arrested him, he put him in prison and delivered him to four squads of four soldiers each to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover.
Acts 12:5
American King James Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church to God for him.
American Standard Version Peter therefore was kept in the prison: but prayer was made earnestly of the church unto God for him.
King James Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
World English Bible Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.
Acts 12:6
American King James And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
American Standard Version And when Herod was about to bring him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and guards before the door kept the prison.
King James And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
World English Bible The same night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains. Guards in front of the door kept the prison.
Acts 12:7
American King James And, behold, the angel of the Lord came on him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
American Standard Version And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell: and he smote Peter on the side, and awoke him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
King James And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
World English Bible And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Stand up quickly!” His chains fell off his hands.
Acts 12:8
American King James And the angel said to him, Gird yourself, and bind on your sandals. And so he did. And he said to him, Cast your garment about you, and follow me.
American Standard Version And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
King James And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
World English Bible The angel said to him, “Get dressed and put on your sandals.” He did so. He said to him, “Put on your cloak and follow me.”
Acts 12:9
American King James And he went out, and followed him; and knew not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
American Standard Version And he went out, and followed; and he knew not that it was true which was done by the angel, but thought he saw a vision.
King James And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
World English Bible And he went out and followed him. He didn’t know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he saw a vision.
Acts 12:10
American King James When they were past the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and immediately the angel departed from him.
American Standard Version And when they were past the first and the second guard, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth into the city; which opened to them of its own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and straightway the angel departed from him.
King James When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.
World English Bible When they were past the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened to them by itself. They went out and went down one street, and immediately the angel departed from him.
Acts 12:11
American King James And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the LORD has sent his angel, and has delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
American Standard Version And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a truth, that the Lord hath sent forth his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
King James And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the LORD hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
World English Bible When Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I truly know that the Lord has sent out his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from everything the Jewish people were expecting.”
Acts 12:12
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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 and were praying.
King James 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.
World English Bible Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
Acts 12:13
American King James And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to listen, named Rhoda.
American Standard Version And when he knocked at the door of the gate, a maid came to answer, named Rhoda.
King James And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
World English Bible When Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.
Acts 12:14
American King James And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
American Standard Version And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood before the gate.
King James And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
World English Bible When she recognized Peter’s voice, she didn’t open the gate for joy, but ran in and reported that Peter was standing in front of the gate.
Acts 12:15
American King James And they said to her, You are mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
American Standard Version And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said, It is his angel.
King James And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
World English Bible They said to her, “You are crazy!” But she insisted that it was so. They said, “It is his angel.”
Acts 12:16
American King James But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
American Standard Version But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened, they saw him, and were amazed.
King James But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
World English Bible But Peter continued knocking. When they had opened, they saw him and were amazed.
Acts 12:17
American King James But he, beckoning to them with the hand to hold their peace, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go show these things to James, and to the brothers. And he departed, and went into another place.
American Standard Version But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him forth out of the prison. And he said, Tell these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.
King James But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
World English Bible But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, “Tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place.
Acts 12:18
American King James Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
American Standard Version Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
King James Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
World English Bible Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter.
Acts 12:19
American King James And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there stayed.
American Standard Version And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the guards, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and tarried there.
King James And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.
World English Bible When Herod had sought for him and didn’t find him, he examined the guards, then commanded that they should be put to death. He went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed there.
Acts 12:20
American King James And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.
American Standard Version Now he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king's country.
King James And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.
World English Bible Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him and, having made Blastus, the king’s personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king’s country for food.
Acts 12:21
American King James And on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne, and made an oration to them.
American Standard Version And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them.
King James And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
World English Bible On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.
Acts 12:22
American King James And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
American Standard Version And the people shouted, `saying', The voice of a god, and not of a man.
King James And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
World English Bible The people shouted, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!”
Acts 12:23
American King James And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
American Standard Version And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
King James And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
World English Bible Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he didn’t give God the glory. Then he was eaten by worms and died.
Acts 12:24
American King James But the word of God grew and multiplied.
American Standard Version But the word of God grew and multiplied.
King James But the word of God grew and multiplied.
World English Bible But the word of God grew and multiplied.
Acts 12:25
American King James And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
American Standard Version And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministration, taking with them John whose surname was Mark.
King James And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
World English Bible Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them John who was called Mark.