Acts 9:5

Then said he, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting: It is difficult for thee to kick against the goads.

Acts 12:1

NOW at that time Herod the king stretched forth his hand to treat cruelly certain persons belonging to the church.

Acts 12:23

But instantly the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God: and being devoured with worms, he expired.

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For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.

He stretcheth

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He stretcheth

Acts 9:5
Then said he, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou art persecuting: It is difficult for thee to kick against the goads.
Acts 12:1
NOW at that time Herod the king stretched forth his hand to treat cruelly certain persons belonging to the church.

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John 12:10
Then the chief priests consulted how they might kill Lazarus also;