Acts 12:24

And the Word of God kept growing and multiplying.

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In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give glory to God, and being eaten by worms, he died.

25Now Barnabas and Saul returned to Antioch, having fulfilled their mission, also taking with them John, the one called Mark.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18And I further say to you that you are a stone, but on this bedrock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not withstand her.

Acts 6:7Well the Word of God kept spreading, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem kept multiplying at a great rate, and a large company of the priests were obeying the faith.

Acts 19:20With power like that it was that the word of the Lord kept growing and prevailing.

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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