Acts 12:24

But the word of God grew and spread.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

In Context

23Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory: and he was eaten by worms, and died.

25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, bringing with them John, who was also called Mark.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and upon this rock I will 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 greatly in Jerusalem; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Acts 19:20So the word of God grew and prevailed mightily.

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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