Acts 12:24

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

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But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he didn’t give God the glory. Then he was eaten by worms and died.

25Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them Yochanan who was called Mark.

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Cross References

Proverbs 28:28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

Isaiah 54:14You will be established in righteousness. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid, and far from terror, for it shall not come near you.

Daniel 2:24Therefore Daniel went in to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon. He went and said this to him: “Don’t destroy the wise men of Babylon. Bring me in before the king, and I will show to the king the interpretation.”

Matthew 16:18I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Sheol will not prevail against it.

Acts 6:7The word of God increased and the number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Acts 19:20So the word of the Lord was growing and becoming mighty.

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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