Acts 12:22

The people kept shouting, ‘It is the voice of God, and not of a person!’

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In The King James Version

And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

In Context

21On an appointed day Herod, wearing his state robes, seated himself on his throne, and delivered an oration.

23Instantly an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory; and he was attacked with worms, and died.

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2One lies to another, speaking empty lies, with flattering lips and false hearts they speak.

Jude 1:16These people are always murmuring, and complaining of their lot; they follow where their passions lead them; they have arrogant words on their lips; and they flatter others for the sake of what they can get from them.

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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