Verse Comparison: Acts 12:1
American Standard Version
Now about that time Herod the king put forth his hands to afflict certain of the church.
Amplified® Bible
ABOUT THAT time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict {and} oppress {and} torment some who belonged to the church (assembly).
Darby English Version
At that time Herod the king laid his hands on some of those of the assembly to do them hurt,
International Standard Version
About that time, Herod arrested some people who belonged to the church and mistreated them.
King James Version
Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
Young's Literal Translation
And about that time, Herod the king put forth his hands, to do evil to certain of those of the assembly,