Acts 12:24

But the word of the Lord went on increasing.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23And straight away the angel of the Lord sent a disease on him, because he did not give the glory to God: and his flesh was wasted away by worms, and so he came to his end.

25And Barnabas and Saul came back from Jerusalem, when their work was ended, taking with them John named Mark.

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Cross References

Proverbs 28:28When evil-doers are lifted up, men take cover; but when destruction overtakes them, the upright are increased.

Isaiah 54:14All your rights will be made certain to you: have no fear of evil, and destruction will not come near you.

Daniel 2:24For this reason Daniel went to Arioch, to whom the king had given orders for the destruction of the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, Do not put to death the wise men of Babylon: take me in before the king and I will make clear to him the sense of the dream.

Matthew 16:18And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it.

Acts 6:7And the word of God was increasing in power; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem became very great, and a great number of priests were in agreement with the faith.

Acts 19:20So the word of the Lord was increased very greatly and was full of power.

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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