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Acts 12:1 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Acts 12:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 12 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. stretched: or, began”
Acts 12:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 12:1
Herod 'stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.' The verb 'vex' (Greek kakoo, to harm or afflict) shows deliberate hostility. This Herod (Agrippa I) persecuted Christians to gain favor with Jewish leaders. Satan continues attacking the church through political authorities hostile to the gospel. Reformed theology recognizes that persecution is normative for the church (2 Timothy 3:12) - the world hates Christ and His people. Yet God's sovereign purposes prevail despite human opposition, using persecution to refine and strengthen His church.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 12:1
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“and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake.”
“they will also persecute you. If they kept my word”
“and in their synagogues they will scourge you.”
“you didn't stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour”
“the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.”
“and were built up. They were multiplied”