James Killed and Peter Imprisoned

Acts 12

¹ About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. ² He killed _f James the brother of John _g with the sword, ³ and when he saw _h that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during _i the days of Unleavened Bread. ⁴ And when he had seized him, he put him _j in prison, delivering him over to four _k squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after the Passover to bring him out to the people. ⁵ So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest _l prayer for him was made to God by the church.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 4:21
   And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them.
   Matthew 20:23
   He said to them, "You will drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.
   
2. Cross References
   Hebrews 11:37
   They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated -
   
3. Cross References
   Acts 24:27
   When two years had elapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
   Acts 25:9
   But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, "Do you wish to go up to Jerusalem and there be tried on these charges before me?
   
4. Cross References
   Acts 20:6
   But we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.
   Exodus 12:14 - 15
   This day shall be for you a memorial day, and you shall keep it as a feast to the Lord ; throughout your generations, as a statute forever, you shall keep it as a feast.
   Exodus 23:15
   You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As I commanded you, you shall eat unleavened bread for seven days at the appointed time in the month of Abib, for in it you came out of Egypt. None shall appear before me empty-handed.
   
5. Cross References
   Luke 21:12
   But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.
   
6. Cross References
   John 19:23
   When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.
   
7. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 1:11
   You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
   Ephesians 6:18
   Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.