World English Bible
Acts 12:23
“Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he didn't give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died.”
Verse in context — Acts 12
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On an appointed day, Herod dressed himself in royal clothing, sat on the throne, and gave a speech to them.
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The people shouted, "The voice of a god, and not of a man!
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Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he didn't give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died.
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But the word of God grew and multiplied.
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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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