Acts 12:23 net — Immediately an angel of the Lord struck Herod down because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten by worms…

NET Bible

"Immediately an angel of the Lord struck Herod down because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and died."

— Acts 12:23, NET Bible

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Acts 12 — Context

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Now Herod was having an angry quarrel with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they joined together and presented themselves before him. And after convincing Blastus, the king’s personal assistant, to help them, they asked for peace, because their country’s food supply was provided by the king’s country.

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On a day determined in advance, Herod put on his royal robes, sat down on the judgment seat, and made a speech to them.

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But the crowd began to shout,“The voice of a god, and not of a man!”

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Immediately an angel of the Lord struck Herod down because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and died.

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But the word of God kept on increasing and multiplying.

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So Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem when they had completed their mission, bringing along with them John Mark.

Acts 12:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:23 say?
Acts 12:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Immediately an angel of the Lord struck Herod down because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and died.”
Where is Acts 12:23 in the Bible?
Acts 12:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 23.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 12:23.
What translation should I read Acts 12:23 in?
Acts 12:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 12:23?
Acts 12:23 reads (NET): “Immediately an angel of the Lord struck Herod down because he did not give the glory to God, and he was eaten by worms and died.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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