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Acts 12:23

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And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

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  1. Acts 12:21

    And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

  2. Acts 12:22

    And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

  3. Acts 12:24

    But the word of God grew and multiplied.

  4. Acts 12:25

    And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

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