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)