About that time, King Herod reached out to inflict harm on some who belonged to the church. Cross References Psalm 125:3For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice. Matthew 14:1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus Matthew 14:3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, Matthew 14:6 On Herod's birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod Acts 11:30 This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. Acts 12:2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. Chapter Outline 1. King Herod persecutes the Christians, kills James, and imprisons Peter; 6. whom an angel delivers upon the prayers of the church. 20. Herod in his pride taking to himself the honor due to God, 23. is stricken by an angel, and dies miserably. 24. After his death, the word of God prospers. 25. Saul and Barnabas return to Antioch. Jump to Previous Afflict Arrested Assembly Attacks Belonged Christians Church Cruel Evil Forth Hands Herod Hurt Ill-Treat Intending Laid Members Mistreat Oppress Order Persecute Stretched Time Vex ViolentJump to Next Afflict Arrested Assembly Attacks Belonged Christians Church Cruel Evil Forth Hands Herod Hurt Ill-Treat Intending Laid Members Mistreat Oppress Order Persecute Stretched Time Vex Violent |
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