Acts 12:24 bbe — But the word of the Lord went on increasing.

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"But the word of the Lord went on increasing."

— Acts 12:24, Bible in Basic English

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“But the word of God grew and multiplied.”
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Acts 12 — Context

And on the day which had been fixed, Herod, dressed in his robes and seated in his place, made a public statement to them.

And the people, with loud cries, said, It is the voice of a god, not of a man.

And straight away the angel of the Lord sent a disease on him, because he did not give the glory to God: and his flesh was wasted away by worms, and so he came to his end.

But the word of the Lord went on increasing.

And Barnabas and Saul came back from Jerusalem, when their work was ended, taking with them John named Mark.

Acts 12:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:24 say?

Acts 12:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the word of the Lord went on increasing.”

Where is Acts 12:24 in the Bible?

Acts 12:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 24.

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 12:24.

What translation should I read Acts 12:24 in?

Acts 12:24 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 12:24?

Acts 12:24 reads (BBE): “But the word of the Lord went on increasing.” 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.

Acts 12:24 bbe — But the word of the Lord went on increasing.

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