Verse 1

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

Referenced Verses

• Matt 24:9 : 9 Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake.
• Luke 22:53 : 53 When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn't stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
• Matt 10:17-18 : 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you. 18 Yes, and you will be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.
• John 15:20 : 20 Remember the word that I said to you: 'A servant is not greater than his lord.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
• John 16:2 : 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.
• Acts 4:30 : 30 while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus."