Acts 12:24

But the word of God increased and multiplied. 1 Barnabas and Saul Appointed

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died.

25And Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, having fulfilled their ministry, taking along with them John also, whose surname was Mark.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I shall build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Acts 6:7And the word of God was growing, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was being multiplied exceedingly, and a great many of the priests were obeying the faith. 1 Stephen Accused of Blasphemy

Acts 19:20Thus the word of the Lord was growing powerfully and prevailed. 1 The Riot at Ephesus

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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