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Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
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stretched forth his hands: or, began, Acts 4:30, Acts 9:31, Luke 22:53
to vex: Matthew 10:17, Matthew 10:18, Matthew 24:9, John 15:20, John 16:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 37:22 - lay 1 Samuel 17:36 - seeing Job 15:25 - he stretcheth Psalms 2:2 - kings Psalms 55:20 - put Psalms 92:8 - art most Jeremiah 26:23 - who Matthew 2:15 - until Mark 3:17 - James Mark 13:9 - take Luke 11:49 - and some Luke 21:12 - before 1 Thessalonians 2:14 - even
2.
And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
James: Matthew 4:21, Matthew 4:22, Matthew 20:23, Mark 10:35, Mark 10:38
with: 1 Kings 19:1, 1 Kings 19:10, Jeremiah 26:23, Hebrews 11:37
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 17:36 - seeing Psalms 37:14 - wicked Daniel 11:33 - yet Matthew 10:2 - James Matthew 23:34 - ye Matthew 24:9 - shall they Mark 1:19 - James Mark 6:21 - when Mark 10:39 - Ye Luke 6:14 - James Luke 11:49 - and some Luke 21:16 - and some Acts 1:13 - Peter
3.
And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
he saw: Acts 24:27, Acts 25:9, John 12:43, Galatians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:4
he proceeded: Acts 2:14, Acts 4:13, Psalms 76:10, John 19:11, John 21:18
Then: Exodus 12:14-20, Exodus 13:3-7, Exodus 23:15, Leviticus 23:6-14, Matthew 26:17, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 5:8
Reciprocal: Exodus 12:15 - Seven Exodus 34:18 - General Numbers 28:16 - General Psalms 37:14 - wicked Daniel 11:33 - yet Acts 1:13 - Peter Acts 20:6 - the days 1 Thessalonians 2:15 - please Hebrews 11:37 - were slain
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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.
he put: Acts 4:3, Acts 5:18, Acts 8:3, Matthew 24:9, Luke 21:12, Luke 22:33, John 13:36-38, John 21:18
delivered: Acts 16:23, Acts 16:24, Matthew 27:64-66
intending: Acts 4:28, Esther 3:6, Esther 3:7, Esther 3:13, Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 27:1, Lamentations 3:37, Matthew 26:5
Easter: Rather, the Passover, פן [Strong's G3588], נבףקב [Strong's G3957].
Reciprocal: Leviticus 23:6 - General Numbers 28:16 - General Joshua 2:3 - Bring 1 Kings 19:2 - to morrow Psalms 69:33 - his prisoners Jeremiah 37:15 - put Daniel 2:18 - they would Daniel 3:20 - to bind Daniel 6:17 - a stone Acts 12:10 - the first Acts 12:19 - he examined 2 Corinthians 6:5 - imprisonments Hebrews 11:36 - bonds
5.
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
prayer was made without ceasing: or, instant and earnest prayer was made, Acts 12:12, Isaiah 62:6, Isaiah 62:7, Matthew 18:19, Luke 18:1, 1 Corinthians 12:26, 2 Corinthians 1:11, Ephesians 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 13:3, James 5:16
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 12:23 - God forbid Psalms 10:17 - cause Psalms 18:6 - distress Psalms 34:17 - cry Psalms 102:2 - in the day Psalms 127:2 - for so he Isaiah 65:24 - General Jeremiah 37:21 - Thus Daniel 3:20 - to bind Acts 5:18 - General Romans 1:9 - that Romans 12:12 - continuing 2 Corinthians 6:5 - imprisonments Colossians 1:9 - do
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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.
the same: Genesis 22:14, Deuteronomy 32:26, 1 Samuel 23:26, 1 Samuel 23:27, Psalms 3:5, Psalms 3:6, Psalms 4:8, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 26:4, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 13:6
bound: Acts 21:33, Acts 28:20, Jeremiah 40:4, Ephesians 6:20, *marg. 2 Timothy 1:16
and the: Acts 5:23, Matthew 28:4
Reciprocal: Leviticus 26:6 - ye shall Joshua 2:3 - Bring Psalms 68:6 - he bringeth Psalms 102:20 - to loose Psalms 127:2 - for so he Proverbs 3:24 - and Jeremiah 40:1 - bound Matthew 27:2 - bound Acts 12:7 - And his Acts 12:19 - he examined Acts 26:29 - except
7.
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.
the angel: Acts 12:23, Acts 5:19, Acts 10:30, Acts 27:23, Acts 27:24, 1 Kings 19:5, 1 Kings 19:7, Psalms 34:7, Psalms 37:32, Psalms 37:33, Isaiah 37:30, Daniel 6:22, Hebrews 1:14
and a: Acts 9:3, 2 Samuel 22:29, Ezekiel 43:2, Micah 7:9, Habakkuk 3:4, Habakkuk 3:11, Revelation 18:1
Arise: Genesis 19:15, Genesis 19:16, Isaiah 60:1, Ephesians 5:14
And his: The two chains with which his hands were fastened to those of the two soldiers between whom he slept. This, it appears, was the Roman method of securing a prisoner, and seems to be what is intimated in Acts 12:6. Acts 12:6, Acts 2:24, Acts 16:26, Psalms 105:18-20, Psalms 107:14, Psalms 116:16, Psalms 142:6, Psalms 142:7, Psalms 146:7, Daniel 3:24, Daniel 3:25
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 1:3 - angel Ecclesiastes 5:8 - higher than they Isaiah 51:14 - captive Jeremiah 40:1 - bound Daniel 3:28 - hath sent Daniel 9:21 - touched Matthew 18:10 - their Acts 12:11 - that the
8.
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.
Reciprocal: Isaiah 51:14 - captive Mark 6:9 - sandals Acts 8:26 - The angel Acts 27:23 - there
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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.
he went: Acts 26:19, Genesis 6:22, John 2:5, Hebrews 11:8
wist not: That is, he knew not; wist being the past tense of the obsolete verb to wis, from the Saxon wissan, in German wissen and Dutch wysen to think, imagine, know. Acts 10:3, Acts 10:17, Acts 11:5, Genesis 45:26, Psalms 126:1, 2 Corinthians 12:1-3
Reciprocal: Exodus 34:29 - wist Luke 24:11 - idle
10.
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.
the first: Acts 12:4, Genesis 40:3, Genesis 42:17, Numbers 15:34, Isaiah 21:8
which: Acts 5:19, Acts 16:26, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:2, John 20:19, John 20:26, Revelation 3:7
Reciprocal: Matthew 17:8 - they saw
11.
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.
was come: He was in an ecstasy; and it was only when the angel left him, that he was fully convinced that all was real. Luke 15:17
I know: Genesis 15:13, Genesis 18:13, Genesis 26:9
that the: Acts 12:7, Acts 5:19, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalms 34:7, Daniel 3:25, Daniel 3:28, Daniel 6:22, Hebrews 1:14
and hath: 2 Samuel 22:1, Job 5:19, Psalms 33:18, Psalms 34:22, Psalms 41:2, Psalms 97:10, Psalms 109:31, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Peter 2:9
all: Acts 23:12-30, Acts 24:27, Acts 25:3-5, Acts 25:9, Job 31:31
Reciprocal: Exodus 18:4 - delivered Esther 9:1 - hoped Job 5:12 - their hands Psalms 37:14 - wicked Psalms 57:3 - send Psalms 119:95 - wicked Isaiah 63:9 - the angel Jeremiah 36:26 - but Matthew 2:13 - the angel Matthew 17:8 - they saw Acts 4:23 - they Acts 11:13 - he showed Revelation 22:6 - sent
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.
he came: Acts 4:23, Acts 16:40
John: Acts 12:25, Acts 13:5, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:37-39, Colossians 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24
where: Acts 12:5, Isaiah 65:24, Matthew 18:19, Matthew 18:20, 1 John 5:14, 1 John 5:15
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:45 - before 1 Peter 5:13 - Marcus
13.
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
knocked: Acts 12:16, Luke 13:25
hearken: or, ask who was there
Reciprocal: Daniel 3:24 - astonied Acts 20:16 - had
14.
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.
she opened: Matthew 28:8, Luke 24:41
Reciprocal: Job 9:16 - would I Psalms 126:1 - we were like
15.
And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
Thou: Acts 26:24, Job 9:16, Mark 16:11, Mark 16:14, Luke 24:11
It is: Genesis 48:16, Matthew 18:10, Luke 24:37, Luke 24:38
Reciprocal: Proverbs 21:28 - the man Matthew 14:26 - they were Titus 3:8 - that thou
16.
But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
Reciprocal: Acts 12:13 - knocked
17.
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.
beckoning: Acts 13:16, Acts 19:33, Acts 21:40, Luke 1:22, John 13:24
declared: Psalms 66:16, Psalms 102:20, Psalms 102:21, Psalms 107:21, Psalms 107:22, Psalms 116:14, Psalms 116:15, Psalms 146:7
James: Acts 15:13, Acts 21:18, 1 Corinthians 15:7, Galatians 1:19, Galatians 2:9, Galatians 2:12, James 1:1
And he: Acts 16:40, Matthew 10:23, John 7:1, John 8:59, John 10:40, John 11:54
Reciprocal: Matthew 10:3 - James Acts 1:13 - James Acts 14:20 - came Acts 24:10 - had
18.
Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
there: Acts 5:22-25, Acts 16:27, Acts 19:23
Reciprocal: Luke 4:30 - General Acts 5:21 - sent Acts 16:23 - to keep
19.
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.
sought for him: 1 Samuel 23:14, Psalms 37:32, Psalms 37:33, Jeremiah 36:26, Matthew 2:13
he examined: Acts 12:4, Acts 12:6, Matthew 28:11-15
commanded: Daniel 2:11-13, Matthew 2:16, John 12:10, John 12:11
he went: Acts 21:8, Acts 25:13, 1 Kings 20:43, Esther 6:12
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 22:16 - Thou shalt 1 Kings 18:12 - he shall slay me 2 Kings 1:10 - consumed Daniel 3:22 - slew Matthew 28:14 - we Acts 5:21 - sent
20.
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.
was highly displeased: or, bare an hostile mind intending war
Tyre: Genesis 10:15, Genesis 10:19, Joshua 19:29, Isaiah 23:1-4, Matthew 11:21, Matthew 11:22
but: Proverbs 17:14, Proverbs 20:18, Proverbs 25:8, Ecclesiastes 10:4, Isaiah 27:4, Isaiah 27:5, Luke 14:31, Luke 14:32
the king's chamberlain: Gr. that was over the king's bed-chamber
because: 1 Kings 5:9-11, 2 Chronicles 2:10, 2 Chronicles 2:15, Ezra 3:7, Ezekiel 27:17, Hosea 2:8, Hosea 2:9, Amos 4:6-9, Haggai 1:8-11, Haggai 2:16, Haggai 2:17, Luke 16:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 40:2 - wroth 2 Kings 9:32 - eunuchs Esther 4:8 - to make supplication Psalms 49:18 - praise Proverbs 16:14 - but Acts 21:3 - Tyre Acts 27:3 - Sidon Galatians 1:10 - persuade Galatians 3:20 - a mediator is
21.
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 22:10 - having put Job 15:21 - in prosperity Proverbs 18:12 - destruction Isaiah 5:14 - he that rejoiceth Malachi 3:15 - we call Acts 24:1 - orator Acts 25:23 - with
22.
And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
Acts 14:10-13, Psalms 12:2, Daniel 6:7, Jude 1:16, Revelation 13:4
Reciprocal: Genesis 3:5 - as gods Exodus 8:4 - General 1 Samuel 17:36 - seeing Job 20:5 - the triumphing Job 32:21 - flattering Job 40:11 - behold Psalms 9:20 - may Psalms 37:36 - General Psalms 92:8 - art most Psalms 94:3 - the wicked Psalms 138:6 - but the proud Proverbs 27:14 - He that Proverbs 28:4 - that Proverbs 30:9 - I be full Isaiah 14:15 - thou Isaiah 31:3 - the Egyptians Isaiah 36:4 - Thus saith Jeremiah 9:23 - neither Ezekiel 28:2 - I am Ezekiel 28:9 - say Daniel 4:31 - the word Daniel 5:11 - light Daniel 11:12 - his heart Acts 14:11 - The gods Acts 14:15 - We also Acts 28:6 - said 1 Corinthians 4:7 - why 1 Thessalonians 5:3 - then
23.
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.
the angel: Exodus 12:12, Exodus 12:23, Exodus 12:29, 1 Samuel 25:38, 2 Samuel 24:17, 1 Chronicles 21:14-18, 2 Chronicles 32:21
because: Acts 10:25, Acts 10:26, Acts 14:14, Acts 14:15, Exodus 9:17, Exodus 10:3, Psalms 115:1, Isaiah 37:23, Ezekiel 28:2, Ezekiel 28:9, Daniel 4:30-37, Daniel 5:18-24, Luke 12:47, Luke 12:48, 2 Thessalonians 2:4
and he: 2 Chronicles 21:18, 2 Chronicles 21:19, Job 7:5, Job 19:26, Isaiah 14:11, Isaiah 51:8, Isaiah 66:24, Mark 9:44-48
Reciprocal: Genesis 3:5 - as gods Genesis 19:13 - Lord hath Genesis 25:8 - gave Exodus 2:23 - the king Exodus 8:4 - General Exodus 8:17 - lice in man Joshua 8:29 - the king 1 Samuel 17:36 - seeing 2 Samuel 12:15 - struck the child 2 Samuel 24:16 - the angel 2 Kings 9:35 - but they found 2 Kings 19:35 - the angel 1 Chronicles 21:12 - the angel 2 Chronicles 13:20 - Lord 2 Chronicles 21:15 - by disease Job 12:21 - poureth Job 15:25 - he stretcheth Job 20:5 - the triumphing Job 32:21 - flattering Job 33:22 - his life Job 34:20 - a moment Job 40:11 - behold Psalms 7:9 - Oh Psalms 9:20 - may Psalms 35:5 - and Psalms 37:14 - wicked Psalms 37:36 - General Psalms 38:7 - my loins Psalms 40:14 - driven Psalms 94:3 - the wicked Psalms 107:40 - contempt Psalms 138:6 - but the proud Proverbs 12:8 - he Proverbs 22:12 - eyes Proverbs 24:16 - but Proverbs 27:14 - He that Proverbs 28:28 - they perish Proverbs 29:23 - man's Proverbs 30:9 - I be full Ecclesiastes 5:8 - higher than they Ecclesiastes 5:17 - much Ecclesiastes 7:17 - why Ecclesiastes 9:3 - after Isaiah 10:16 - the Lord of hosts Isaiah 14:15 - thou Isaiah 31:3 - the Egyptians Isaiah 36:4 - Thus saith Isaiah 37:36 - the angel Isaiah 51:13 - where is Jeremiah 9:23 - neither Daniel 4:31 - the word Daniel 8:25 - but Daniel 10:20 - to fight Daniel 11:12 - his heart Micah 6:13 - I make Zechariah 14:12 - Their flesh Matthew 2:15 - until Matthew 18:10 - their Acts 8:26 - The angel Acts 12:7 - the angel Acts 27:23 - there 1 Corinthians 4:7 - why 1 Corinthians 10:10 - destroyer 1 Thessalonians 5:3 - then Hebrews 1:14 - minister Revelation 16:2 - a noisome
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But the word of God grew and multiplied.
Acts 5:39, Acts 6:7, Acts 11:21, Acts 19:20, Proverbs 28:28, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 54:14-17, Isaiah 55:10, Daniel 2:24, Daniel 2:44, Matthew 16:18, Colossians 1:6, 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Reciprocal: Exodus 2:23 - the king Psalms 40:14 - driven Proverbs 22:12 - eyes Matthew 2:15 - until Acts 9:31 - were multiplied Acts 13:49 - was Acts 16:5 - increased
25.
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
Barnabas: Acts 11:29, Acts 11:30, Acts 13:1-3
ministry: or, charge
took: Acts 13:5, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:37
John: Acts 12:12, 1 Peter 5:13
Reciprocal: Acts 1:17 - this Acts 4:36 - Barnabas Acts 9:27 - Barnabas Galatians 2:1 - Barnabas 2 Timothy 4:11 - Mark Philemon 1:24 - Marcus