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Acts 12:3
New English Translation
Acts 12:3
New English Translation
3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews,[a] he proceeded to arrest Peter too. (This took place during the feast of Unleavened Bread.)[b]
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- Acts 12:3 tn This could be a reference to the Jewish people (so CEV) or to the Jewish leaders (so NLT). The statement in v. 4 that Herod intended to bring Peter “out to the people” (i.e., for a public trial) may suggest the former is somewhat more likely.
- Acts 12:3 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author.
Acts 12:3
New King James Version
Acts 12:3
New King James Version
3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during (A)the Days of Unleavened Bread.
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Acts 12:3
New International Version
Acts 12:3
New International Version
3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews,(A) he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread.(B)
Acts 12:3
English Standard Version
Acts 12:3
English Standard Version
3 and when he saw (A)that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during (B)the days of Unleavened Bread.
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