Acts 12:1
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
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English Standard Version
About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church.
New International Version
It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Now at the same time, king Herod extended his hand, in order to afflict some from the Church