Acts 12:24

But the word of the Lord increased and multiplied.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give God the glory. And having been eaten by worms, he expired.

25And Barnabas and Saul, after they had fulfilled their ministry, returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, whose surname was Mark.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18And I say to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church: and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it.

Acts 6:7And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was greatly multiplied; and a great multitude of the priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 19:20So mightily did the word of the Lord grow and prevail.

Matthew Henry on Acts 12:21-25

The Death of Herod. 20 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. 21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave… Read the whole commentary →

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