Acts 12:1

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About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now{G1161} about{G2596} that{G1565} time{G2540} Herod{G2264} the king{G935} stretched forth{G1911}{(G5627)} his hands{G5495} to vex{G2559}{(G5658)} certain{G5100} of{G575} the church{G1577}.
Strong's King James
(1) Now about that time, King Herod (Heroic Son) laid hands on some from the assembly-church, harming them.
The F.O.G
[1] During this time, King Herod launched a violent campaign against the church, wielding his political power to strike fear into the hearts of believers. The honeymoon period for the young church was over.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And about that time, Herod the king put forth his hands, to do evil to certain of those of the assembly,
Young's Literal Translation

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