Acts 12:19 kjv — And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to…

King James Version

"And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Cesarea, and there abode."

— Acts 12:19, King James Version

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Acts 12 — Context

16

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

17

But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

18

Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

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And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Cesarea, and there abode.

20

And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.

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And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

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And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

Acts 12:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:19 say?
Acts 12:19 in the King James Version reads: “And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Cesarea, and there abode.”
Where is Acts 12:19 in the Bible?
Acts 12:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 19.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 12:19.
What translation should I read Acts 12:19 in?
Acts 12:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 12:19?
Acts 12:19 reads (KJV): “And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Cesarea, and there abode.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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