New International Version (NIV)
2He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.
Acts 12:2
Acts 12:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
2And he had James the brother of John executed with a sword.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
2And he had James the brother of John put to death with a sword.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
2And he had James the brother of John put to death with a sword;
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
2He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
2He had James killed with a sword. James was John’s brother.