21And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat of honour, Herod made a public oration to them.


In Context

18 And when it was day there was no small disturbance among the soldiers, what then was become of Peter.

19 And Herod having sought him and not found him, having examined the guards, commanded them to be executed. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea and stayed there.

20 And he was in bitter hostility with the Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came to him with one accord, and, having gained Blastus the king's chamberlain, sought peace, because their country was nourished by the king's.

21 And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat of honour, Herod made a public oration to them.

22 And the people cried out, A god's voice and not a man's.

23 And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give the glory to God, and he expired, eaten of worms.

Acts 12:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:21And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:21On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:21And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat, and made an oration to them.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:21And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:21And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:21And upon a set day, Herod arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration to them.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:21On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:21and on a set day, Herod having arrayed himself in kingly apparel, and having sat down upon the tribunal, was making an oration unto them,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:21And on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne, and made an oration to them.