Acts 12:24

Translations

Modern

But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.

Traditional

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

Literal

But the word of God continued to grow and to multiply.

Latin

Verbum autem Domini crescebat, et multiplicabatur.

Original

Greek

English

But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.

Notes

Acts 12:24–25

Herod died from a terrible illness (12:23). Meanwhile, the Christian church continued to grow and share the message of the gospel freely (28:31).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter

Events

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) First Jewish Revolt Herod, Herodian Family Letter to the Galatians Persecution Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Revivals: At Pentecost, and Times After Pentecost

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