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Acts 12:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Around this time, King Herod decided to start causing serious trouble for some people in the church.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When power decides to pick on faith, things are about to get intense.

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If men are fighting and accidentally injure a pregnant woman, causing her to give birth prematurely, but no serious harm comes to the woman or baby, the man who caused this must still be punished. The woman's husband will decide what penalty to demand, and the judges will determine the final payment.

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