Acts 12:1-2

Listen to Acts 12:1-2

James Killed and Peter Imprisoned

1 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church.

2 He killed ¹James the brother of John ²with the sword,

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1. 12:2 Matt. 4:21; 20:23
2. 12:2 Heb. 11:37

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