Acts 12:24

And the word of the Lord increased and multiplied.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not the glory to God; and being eaten by worms, he breathed out his soul.

25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having filled their ministry, taking with them John, called Mark.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18And I say to thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my Church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

Acts 6:7And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples multiplied exceedingly in Jerusalem, and a great multitude of the priests were obedient unto the faith.

Acts 19:20Thus the word of the Lord increased and accumulated strength according to His power.

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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