Acts 12:1-5 - Herod Kills James And Imprisons Peter

¹ At that time Herod the king mistreated those of the congregation. ² He killed James the brother of John with a sword. ³ He saw that it pleased the Jews so he captured Peter also. This happened during the feast of unleavened bread. ⁴ When he apprehended him, he put him in prison. He turned him over to four squads of four soldiers each to guard him. After Passover he would be presented to the people. ⁵ Peter was kept in prison. Prayer was made without ceasing by the congregation to God for him.