New English Translation

Acts 12:24

24But the word of God kept on increasing and multiplying.

Acts 12:24 in other versions

King James Version (KJV)But the word of God grew and multiplied.
New International Version (NIV)But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.
English Standard Version (ESV)But the word of God increased and multiplied.
New King James Version (NKJV)But the word of God grew and multiplied.

Context of Acts 12:24

22But the crowd began to shout, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!” 23Immediately an angel of the Lord struck Herod down because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and died. But the word of God kept on increasing and multiplying. 25So Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem when they had completed their mission, bringing along with them John Mark.

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Acts 12:24 word by word

Ὁ δὲ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ ηὔξανεν καὶ ἐπληθύνετο.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
Butδέde · thenG1161
the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
grewαὐξάνωauxanō · to growG837
andκαίkai · andG2532
multipliedπληθύνωplēthunō · to multiplyG4129

Cross-references for Acts 12:24

Acts 5:39but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them, or you may even be found fighting against God.” He convinced them,
Acts 6:7The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.
Acts 11:21The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.
Acts 19:20In this way the word of the Lord continued to grow in power and to prevail.
Proverbs 28:28When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves, but when they perish, the righteous increase.
Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
Isaiah 54:14You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.
Isaiah 55:10The rain and snow fall from the sky and do not return, but instead water the earth and make it produce and yield crops, and provide seed for the planter and food for those who must eat.
Daniel 2:24Then Daniel went in to see Arioch (whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon). He came and said to him, “Don’t destroy the wise men of Babylon! Escort me to the king, and I will disclose the interpretation to him!”
Matthew 16:18And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
Colossians 1:6that has come to you. Just as in the entire world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, so it has also been bearing fruit and growing among you from the first day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.
2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord’s message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you,

Commentaries on Acts 12:24

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24But the word of God - The Christian doctrine preached by the apostles grew and multiplied - became more evident, and had daily accessions; for the spirit of revelation rested on those men, and God was daily adding to that word as circumstances required, in order to complete that testimony of his which we now find contained in the New Testament. As there is in the original an allusion to the vegetation of grain, (, it grew, as corn grows, the stalk and the…Read the comment
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24But the word of God grew - Great success attended it. The persecutions had now ceased; and notwithstanding all the attempts which had been made to crush it, stir the church increased and flourished. The liberation of Peter and the death of Herod would contribute to extend it. It was a new evidence of divine interposition in behalf of the church; it would augment the zeal of Christians; it would. humble their enemies, and would fill those with fear who…Read the comment
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-25Verses 20-25 Many heathen princes claimed and received Divine honours, but it was far more horrible impiety in Herod, who knew the word and worship of the living God, to accept such idolatrous honours without rebuking the blasphemy. And such men as Herod, when puffed with pride and vanity, are ripening fast for signal vengeance. God is very jealous for his own honour, and will be glorified upon those whom he is not glorified by. See what vile bodies we…Read the comment
Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24-25Herod died from a terrible illness (12:23). Meanwhile, the Christian church continued to grow and share the message of the gospel freely (28:31).Read the comment
Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. But the word grew, &c.--that is, Not only was the royal representative ignominiously swept from the stage, while his intended victim was spared to the Church, but the cause which he and his Jewish instigators sought to crush was only furthered and glorified. How full of encouragement and consolation is all this to the Christian Church in every age!Read the comment

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