1 AND about that time, Herod the king stretched forth his hands to oppress certain of the church.
Acts 12:1 Cross References - ABU
Matthew 10:17-18
Matthew 24:9
9 Then will they deliver you up unto affliction, and will kill you; and ye will be hated by all nations for my name's sake.
Luke 22:53
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
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 saying, they will keep yours also.
John 16:2
2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yea, a time is coming, that every one who kills you will think he makes an offering to God.
Acts 4:30
30 by stretching forth thy hand for healing, and that signs and wonders may be wrought through the name of thy holy servant Jesus.
Acts 9:31
31 The church therefore, throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the consolation of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.