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


In Context

18 Now when day was come, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not; having examined the keepers, he commanded they should be put to death; and going down from Judea to Caesarea, he abode there.

20 And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him, and having gained Blastus, who was the king's chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him.

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

22 And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

23 And forthwith an angel of the Lord struck him, because he had not given the honour to God: and being eaten up by worms, he gave up the ghost.

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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:21And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat of honour, Herod made a public oration to 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.