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20 Now Herod was highly displeased with those of Tyre and Sidon. They came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus, the king's chamberlain, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food.
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He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. After securing 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.
21 On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.
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On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people.
22 The people shouted, "The voice of a god, and not of a man!"
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They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man.”
23 Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he didn't give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms, and he died.
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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 grew and multiplied.
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But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.
25 Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them John whose surname was Mark.
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When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.
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