Acts 12:24

And the gospel of God was proclaimed, and made progress.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23And, because he gave not the glory to God, immediately the angel of God smote him; and he was eaten of worms, and died.

25And Barnabas and Saul, after they had completed their ministration, returned from Jerusalem to Antioch. And they took with them John, who was surnamed Mark.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18Also I say to thee, that thou art Cephas: and upon this rock, I will build my church: and the gates of death shall not triumph over it.

Acts 6:7And the word of God increased, and the number of disciples was enlarged at Jerusalem greatly; and many people from among the Jews, were obedient to the faith.

Acts 19:20And thus with great power was the faith of God strengthened and increased.

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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