1
About that time King Herod began to harass some who belonged to the church.
2
He had James, John's brother, killed with a sword.
3
When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he arrested Peter as well. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread.
4
He put Peter in prison, handing him over to four squads of soldiers, sixteen in all, who guarded him. He planned to charge him publicly after the Passover.
5
While Peter was held in prison, the church offered earnest prayer to God for him.