Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now, about that time, Herod the king made cruel attacks on the Christians.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

At that time Herod the king laid his hands on some of those of the assembly to do them hurt,

World English Bible (WEB)

Now about that time, Herod the king stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And about that time, Herod the king put forth his hands, to do evil to certain of those of the assembly,