Acts 12:24

Moreover, the word of{the God} has-been-growing and has-been-being-multiplied.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23Moreover, immediately [a] messenger of{[the] Lord} smites same, instead/contrary/against of{which[plural]} he-does_not_give the esteem/glory to{the God}, and, become[ing] worm-eaten, he-lifes-out.

25Moreover, Barnabas and Saul return into Jerusalem, fulfill[ing] the service, take[ing]-beside-together John, the upon-called "Mark."

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18Moreover, also-I am-saying to{you} that you are-being Peter/rock, and upon to{the-same, the rock-mass[feminine]}, I-will-house-build of{me} the out-calling, and [the] gates of{unseen/Hades} will_not_have-strength-against of{same},

Acts 6:7and the word of{the God} has-been-growing and the number of{the disciples} in Jerusalem has-been-multiplying vehemently, besides [a] vast crowd of{the consecrateds[i.e. priests]} have-been-hearkening-under to{the faith}.

Acts 19:20The-same-ly, according-to might the word of{the Lord} has-been-growing and has-been-having-strength.

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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