Acts Chapter 12

Herod's Persecution

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Chapter Summary

Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but Peter is miraculously freed

Key Verses

Acts 12:5 Acts 12:11 Acts 12:23

Scripture Content

So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. When Peter came to himself, he said, 'Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.'

Themes & Topics

Persecution Prayer Angel Rescue