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23 Immediately, the angel of the Lord struck him down because he had not attributed the honor to God. He was eaten away by worms and died.

24 Return of Barnabas and Saul to Jerusalem.[a] Meanwhile, the word of God continued to spread and gain more followers. 25 Then, after Barnabas and Saul had completed their mission, they returned to Jerusalem, bringing with them John, also called Mark.[b]

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  1. Acts 12:24 As in a refrain, Luke again refers to the vital power of the Gospel. With the return of Barnabas and Saul from Antioch, a new page begins.
  2. Acts 12:25 Mark: see note on Acts 12:12.

23 Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel(A) of the Lord struck him down,(B) and he was eaten by worms and died.

24 But the word of God(C) continued to spread and flourish.(D)

Barnabas and Saul Sent Off

25 When Barnabas(E) and Saul had finished their mission,(F) they returned from[a] Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.(G)

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  1. Acts 12:25 Some manuscripts to