Acts 12
1 Now, about that time, Herod, the king, laid hands on some of the congregation, to afflict them.
Now about that time Herod the king laid hands on some who belonged to the church so that he might mistreat them.
2 And he slew James, the brother of John, with the sword.
He killed James the brother of John with the sword.
3 And as he saw that this was acceptable to the Jews, he went on to seize Peter also: and it was in the days of unleavened bread;
After he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. That was during the days of unleavened bread.
4 and having seized him, he put him in prison, delivering him to the custody of four quaternions of soldiers, intending, after the passover, to bring him out to the people.
After arresting him, he put him in prison, assigning him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him; he was intending to bring him to the people after the Passover.
5 In the meantime, therefore, Peter was kept in the prison; but earnest and continued prayer was made to God on his account, by the congregation.
So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer was made earnestly to God for him by those in the church.
6 And when Herod was ready to have brought him out, even that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison.
On the night before Herod was going to bring him out for trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, while guards in front of the door were keeping watch over the prison.
7 And, behold, a messenger of the Lord presented himself, and a light shone in the house; giving Peter a blow on the side, he awoke him, saying, Arise quickly: and his chains fell off from his hands.
Behold, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared by him, and a light shone in the prison cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him and said, “Get up quickly,” and his chains fell off his hands.
8 And the messenger said to him, Gird yourself, and bind on your sandals; and he did so. And he said to him, Throw your mantle round you, and follow me.
The angel said to him, “Dress yourself and put on your sandals.” Peter did so. The angel said to him, “Put on your outer garment and follow me.”
9 And going out he followed him; and he did not know that what was done by the messenger was real; but supposed that he had seen a vision.
So Peter followed the angel and went out. He did not know that what was done by the angel was real. He thought he was seeing a vision.
10 And passing through the first and second watch, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city; which opened to them of its own accord. And going out, they went through one street, and immediately the messenger departed from him.
After they had passed by the first guard and the second, they came to the iron gate that led into the city; it opened for them by itself. They went out and went down a street, and the angel left him right away.
11 And Peter, being come to himself, said, Now I know truly, that the Lord has sent his messenger, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod, and from all the expectations of the Jewish people.
When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I truly know that the Lord has sent his angel and delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from everything the Jewish people were expecting.”
12 And recollecting, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark; where many were gathered together, praying.
When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying.
13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the outer gate, a maiden, whose name was Rose, went to inquire who was there.
When he knocked at the door of the gate, a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer.
14 And knowing Peter's voice, transported with joy, she did not open the gate: but running in, told them that Peter was standing at the gate.
When she recognized Peter's voice, out of joy she failed to open the door; instead, she came running into the room; she reported that Peter was standing at the door.
15 And they said to her, You are distracted: but she confidently affirmed that it was so.
So they said to her, “You are insane.” But she insisted that it was so. They said, “It is his angel.”
16 But Peter continued knocking; and when she opened the door, they saw him, and were astonished.
But Peter continued knocking, and when they had opened the door, they saw him and were amazed.
17 And he made a sign to them with his hand to be silent; and related to them how the Lord had conducted him out of prison. And he aid, Inform James and the brethren of these things: and departing, he went to another place.
Peter motioned to them with his hand to be silent, and he told them how the Lord had brought him out of prison. He said, “Report these things to James and the brothers.” Then he left and went to another place.
18 And as soon as it was day, there was no small tumult among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
Now when it became day, there was no small disturbance among the soldiers over what had happened to Peter.
19 And Herod searching for him, and not finding him, examined the keeper, and ordered them to be led away to execution. and passing from Judea to Cesarea, he abode there.
After Herod had searched for him and could not find him, he questioned the guards and ordered them to be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.
20 And he was highly incensed against the Tyrians and Sidonians; but they unanimously came before him; and gaining Blastus, the king's chamberlain, to their interest, they begged for peace; because their country was nourished by that of the king.
Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They went to him together. They persuaded Blastus, the king's assistant, to help them. Then they asked for peace, because their country received its food from the king's country.
21 And upon a set day, Herod, being arrayed in a royal habit, and seated upon the throne, made an oration to them.
On a set day Herod dressed himself in royal clothing and sat on a throne; he made a speech to them.
22 And the people cried out, It is the voice of a God, and not of a man!
The people shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man!”
23 But immediately a messenger of the Lord smote him, because he did not give glory to God: and being eaten with worms, he expired.
Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory; he was eaten by worms and died.
24 And the word of God grew and was multiplied.
But the word of God increased and multiplied.
25 And Barnabas and Saul, having fulfilled their ministry, returned from Jerusalem; bringing along with them John, whose surname was Mark.
So when Barnabas and Saul had completed their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
