Acts 12:24

Meanwhile the Lord’s message kept extending, and spreading far and wide.

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In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

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

25When Barnabas and Saul had carried out their mission, they returned to Jerusalem, and took with them John, who was also known as Mark.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18Yes, and I say to you, your name is ‘Peter’ – a Rock, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail over it.

Acts 6:7So God’s message spread, and the number of the disciples continued to increase rapidly in Jerusalem, and a large body of the priests accepted the faith.

Acts 19:20So irresistibly did the Lord’s message spread 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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