17
And having made a sign to them with his hand to be silent, he related [to them] how the Lord had brought him out of prison; and he said, Report these things to James and to the brethren. And he went out and went to another place.
18
And when it was day there was no small disturbance among the soldiers, what then was become of Peter.
19
And Herod having sought him and not found him, having examined the guards, commanded [them] to be executed. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea and stayed [there].
20
And he was in bitter hostility with [the] Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came to him with one accord, and, having gained Blastus the king's chamberlain, sought peace, because their country was nourished by the king's.
21
And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat [of honour], Herod made a public oration to them.
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And the people cried out, A god's voice and not a man's.
23
And immediately an angel of [the] Lord smote him, because he did not give the glory to God, and he expired, eaten of worms.
24
But the word of God grew and spread itself.
25
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled the service [entrusted to them], taking also with them John, surnamed Mark.