Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Stretched forth his hands

Bible References

Stretched forth his hands

Acts 4:30
while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of your holy servant Jesus."
Acts 9:31
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace and was built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.
Luke 22:53
When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness."

To vex

Matthew 10:17
But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and flog you in their synagogues.
Matthew 24:9
Then they will deliver you up to tribulation, and put you to death; and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake.
John 15:20
Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will keep yours also.
John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God.