New English Translation

Acts 12:17-19 New English Translation (NET)

17. He motioned to them with his hand to be quiet and then related how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, “Tell James and the brothers these things,” and then he left and went to another place.

18. At daybreak there was great consternation among the soldiers over what had become of Peter.

19. When Herod had searched for him and did not find him, he questioned the guards and commanded that they be led away to execution. Then Herod went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.