Acts 12:1-3

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

12 About that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict and oppress and torment some who belonged to the church (assembly).

² And he killed James the brother of John with a sword;

³ And when he saw that it was pleasing to the Jews, he proceeded further and arrested Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread [the Passover week].