Acts 12:24

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“But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.”

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BSBPD

“But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But the word of God grew and multiplied.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But the word of God grew and multiplied.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And the word of God did grow and did multiply,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 12:24 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 28:28When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
  2. Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
  3. Isaiah 54:14In righteousness you will be established, far from oppression, for you will have no fear. Terror will be far removed, for it will not come near you.
  4. Isaiah 55:10For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat,
  5. Daniel 2:24Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not execute the wise men of Babylon! Bring me before the king, and I will give him the interpretation.”
  6. Daniel 2:44In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
  7. Matthew 16:18And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
  8. Acts 5:39But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
  9. Acts 6:7So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
  10. Acts 11:21The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
  11. Acts 19:20So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.
  12. Colossians 1:6that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.
  13. 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

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