Acts 12:24

24 But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.

Acts 12:24 in Other Translations

24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.

24 But the word of God increased and multiplied.

24 Meanwhile, the word of God continued to spread, and there were many new believers.

24 Meanwhile, the ministry of God's Word grew by leaps and bounds.

24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.

24 But God's word continued to spread and win many followers.

24 Then God's message flourished and multiplied.

24 But God's word continued to increase and spread.

Acts 12:24 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 12:24

But the word of God grew and multiplied.
] The number of those who were converted by it, and embraced and professed it, increased; otherwise the word is the same, whether the professors of it be more or fewer; and this it did, notwithstanding the persecution raised against it by Herod whilst he was living; and after his death, it still gained more ground, met with less opposition, and was more freely professed.

Acts 12:24 In-Context

22 They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man.”

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.

24 But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.

25 When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.

Cross References

• 1. S Hebrews 4:12
• 2. Acts 6:7; Acts 19:20