Acts 12:21 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
and on a set day, Herod having arrayed himself in kingly apparel, and having sat down upon the tribunal, was making an oration unto them,
English ASV
And upon a set day Herod arrayed himself in royal apparel, and sat on the throne, and made an oration unto them.
English Amplified
On an appointed day Herod arrayed himself in his royal robes, took his seat upon [his] throne, and addressed an oration to them.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
On an appointed day Herod arrayed himself in his royal robes, took his seat upon [his] throne, and addressed an oration to them.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
On an appointed day, dressed in royal robes and seated on the throne, Herod delivered a speech to them.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat [of honour], Herod made a public oration to them.
English EASY 2024
Herod decided on which day he would meet with them. He put on his beautiful clothes and he sat in his special seat as king. Then he spoke his message to all the people.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Herod decided on a day to meet with them. On that day he was wearing a beautiful royal robe. He sat on his throne and made a speech to the people.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an oration to them.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
On a chosen day Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to the people.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The appointed day came. Herod, wearing his royal clothes, sat on his throne and began making a speech to them.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
So on an appointed day, dressed in royal robes and seated on the throne, Herod delivered a public address to them.
English KJV 1611
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
English LSB
And on an appointed day Herod, having put on his royal apparel and sitting on the judgment seat, began delivering an address to them.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
On an appointed day, Herod, dressed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave a public speech to them.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
On an appointed day Herod, having put on his royal apparel, took his seat on the rostrum and began delivering an address to them.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
On an appointed day, Herod, attired in royal robes, (and) seated on the rostrum, addressed them publicly.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
On a day determined in advance, Herod put on his royal robes, sat down on the judgment seat, and made a speech to them.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
The appointed day came. Herod was seated on his throne. He was wearing his royal robes. He made a speech to the people.
English NIV
On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people.
English NKJ 1982
So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them.
English NLT
and an appointment with Herod was granted. When the day arrived, Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to them.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat on the platform, and delivered a public address to them.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
On the chosen day, Herod came before them, arrayed in his regal robes. Sitting on his elevated throne, he delivered a stirring public address to the people.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and made an oration to them.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
An appointment with Herod was granted, and when the day arrived he put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to them.
English Tyndale 1537
(And) Upon a day appointed, the king(Herod) arrayed him in royal apparel, and set him in his seat, and made an oration unto them.