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Acts 12:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
Acts 12:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 [a]And when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further, to take Peter also (then were the days of unleavened bread.)
4 [b]And when he had caught him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to be kept, intending after the Passover to bring him forth to the people.
5 [c]So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of the Church unto God for him.
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- Acts 12:3 It is an old fashion of tyrants to procure the favor of the wicked, with the blood of the godly.
- Acts 12:4 The tyrants and wicked make a gallows for themselves, even then when they do most according to their own will and fantasy.
- Acts 12:5 The prayers of the godly overturn the counsel of tyrants, obtain Angels of God, break the prison, unloose chains, put Satan to flight and preserve the Church.
Acts 12:3-5
New International Version
Acts 12:3-5
New International Version
3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews,(A) he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread.(B) 4 After arresting him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out for public trial after the Passover.(C)
5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.(D)
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