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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 12 - Introduction

King Herod persecuteth the Christians, killeth James, and imprisoneth Peter, whom an angel delivereth upon the prayers of the church. Herod in his pride, taking to himself the honour due to God, is stricken by an angel, and dieth miserably. After his death the word of God prospereth.

Anno Domini 44.

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