Acts 12:2 web — He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.

World English Bible

"He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword."

— Acts 12:2, World English Bible

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Acts 12 — Context

1

Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.

2

He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.

3

When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This was during the days of unleavened bread.

4

When he had arrested him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of four soldiers each to guard him, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover.

5

Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.

Acts 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:2 say?
Acts 12:2 in the World English Bible reads: “He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.”
Where is Acts 12:2 in the Bible?
Acts 12:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 2.
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 12:2.
What translation should I read Acts 12:2 in?
Acts 12:2 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 12:2?
Acts 12:2 reads (WEB): “He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.” 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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