Acts 12:20
King James Version (KJV)
And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Now he was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: and they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was fed from the king's country.
World English Bible (WEB)
Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king's personal aide, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.
Acts 12:20 Cross References
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.
Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together.
Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
