Acts 12:21
Good News Translation
On a chosen day Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to the people.

New Revised Standard Version
On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat on the platform, and delivered a public address to them.

Contemporary English Version
and a day was set for them to meet with him. Herod came dressed in his royal robes. He sat down on his throne and made a speech.

New American Bible
On an appointed day, Herod, attired in royal robes, [and] seated on the rostrum, addressed them publicly.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat and made an oration to them.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat and made an oration to them.

Context
The Death of Herod
20And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him: and, having gained Blastus who was the king's chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him. 21And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat and made an oration to them. 22And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.…
Cross References
Matthew 27:19
And as he was sitting in the place of judgment, his wife sent to him, saying: Have thou nothing to do with that just man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.

Acts 12:20
And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him: and, having gained Blastus who was the king's chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him.

Acts 12:22
And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

Acts 12:20
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