Acts 12:1-19 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.… or, God leads His people — I. BY MANY PATHS. 1. James' short hour and Peter's long day of work. 2. James' sad end and Peter's glorious deliverance. II. TO ONE END. 1. Both promote the kingdom of God — James by his death and Peter by his life. 2. Both carry off the crown of life — James after a short contest, Peter after a long service. (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.WEB: Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly. |
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