Acts 12:3

Translations

Modern

And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Traditional

And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

Literal

And having seen that it is pleasing to the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also—now these were the days of the Unleavened—

Latin

Videns autem quia placeret Judæis, apposuit ut apprehenderet et Petrum. Erant autem dies Azymorum.

Original

Greek

English

And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Notes

Acts 12:1–5

Jesus had prophesied that his followers would experience persecution and difficulty (Luke 11:49–51). For the first time since his death, Roman authorities acted violently against the church. James, the brother of John, was among the first disciples Jesus called (Mark 1:16–20; Luke 5:1–11). He was one of the first Christians killed because of his faith.
King Herod Agrippa took action to intentionally harm the church (Acts 12:20–23). It is possible that doing this was meant to strengthen his political alignment with the Jewish people. The letter of James, the brother of Jesus, was probably written after this persecution effort to the Christians who were scattered (see 8:1–4; James Book Introduction, “Date of Writing”).

Theme notes and profiles

Herod Agrippa I James, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter God Protects His Servant God Works through Prayer Persecution The Cross and Passover

Events

Herod imprisons Peterc. AD 40

Related verses

Exodus 23:15
You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread as I commanded you: At the appointed time in the month of Abib you are to eat unleavened bread for seven days, because that was the month you came out of Egypt. No one may appear before Me empty-handed.
Acts 24:27
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
John 12:43
For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
Leviticus 23:6–14
On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread.
Exodus 12:14–20
And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come.
Acts 25:9
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”
Exodus 13:3–7
So Moses told the people, “Remember this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; for the LORD brought you out of it by the strength of His hand. And nothing leavened shall be eaten.
Acts 20:6
And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.
1 Corinthians 5:7–8
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.
Galatians 1:10
Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:4
Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.
Psalm 76:10
Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caligula Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Claudius Day Feasts and Festivals of Israel First Jewish Revolt Herod, Herodian Family Letter to the Galatians Persecution Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Peter Demagogism: Herod (Agrippa I) God: Preserver: Peter Herod: Son of Aristobulus (Herod Agrippa I) Jerusalem: Roman Rulers Who Resided in Herod (Herod Agrippa I) King: Influenced by Popular Opinion: Herod Passover: Observed with Unleavened Bread (No Yeast) Passover: Peter Imprisoned at the Time of Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Imprisoned and Delivered by an Angel Prisoners: Peter Public Opinion: Corrupt Yielding To of Peter Rulers: Wicked: Herod Agrippa I, Persecuting the Congregation in Jerusalem The Feast of the Passover: Called The: Days of Unleavened Bread Unleavened Bread

Acts 12:3

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