Acts 12:24

But the word of God grew and multiplied;

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23Instantly an angel of the Lord smote him, because he had not given God the glory, and being eaten up by worms, he died.

25and after discharging their mission, Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John, surnamed Mark.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18"Moreover I say to you that you are Petros (a rock), and on this petra (rock) I will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against her.

Acts 6:7And the word of the Lord continued to spread; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was increasing exceedingly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 19:20So mightily the word of the Lord continued to grow and to 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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