And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.(Acts 11:28)

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:(Acts 11:29)

Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.(Acts 11:30)

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

And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.(Acts 12:2)

And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)(Acts 12:3)

And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.(Acts 12:4)

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Acts 12:1 - Cross Reference

Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. (Matthew 24:9)

Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. (John 15:20)

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. (John 16:2)

By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. (Acts 4:30)

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; (Matthew 10:17)

When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. (Luke 22:53)