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20 And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him: and, having gained Blastus who was the king’s chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him.
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20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. Having secured the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the king's country for their food supply.
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21 And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat and made an oration to them.
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21 On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people.
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22 And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
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22 They shouted, "This is the voice of a god, not of a man."
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23 And forthwith an angel of the Lord struck him, because he had not given the honour to God: and, being eaten up by worms, he gave up the ghost.
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23 Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
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24 But the word of the Lord increased and multiplied.
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24 But the word of God continued to increase and spread.
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25 And Barnabas and Saul, returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled their ministry, taking with them John who was surnamed Mark.
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25 When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.
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