Acts 12:1-3

Peter’s Miraculous Escape From Prison

1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them.
2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.
3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread.

Cross References 5

  • 1. S Matthew 14:1
  • 2. S Matthew 4:21
  • 3. Mark 10:39
  • 4. Acts 24:27; Acts 25:9
  • 5. Exodus 12:15; Exodus 23:15; Acts 20:6
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