Acts 12:24 cpdv — But the word of the Lord was increasing and multiplying.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But the word of the Lord was increasing and multiplying. "

— Acts 12:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 12 — Context

21

Then, on the appointed day, Herod was clothed in kingly apparel, and he sat in the judgment seat, and he gave a speech to them.

22

Then the people were crying out, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!”

23

And immediately, an Angel of the Lord struck him down, because he had not given honor to God. And having been consumed by worms, he expired.

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But the word of the Lord was increasing and multiplying.

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Then Barnabas and Saul, having completed the ministry, returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John, who was surnamed Mark.

Acts 12:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 12:24 say?
Acts 12:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But the word of the Lord was increasing and multiplying. ”
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 (CPDV): “But the word of the Lord was increasing and multiplying. ” 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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