Acts 12:20-25
English Standard Version
The Death of Herod
20 Now Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they came to him with one accord, and (A)having persuaded Blastus, the king's chamberlain,[a] they asked for peace, because (B)their country depended on the king's country for food. 21 On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an oration to them. 22 And the people were shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a man!” 23 Immediately (C)an angel of the Lord struck him down, because (D)he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last.
24 But (E)the word of God increased and multiplied.
25 (F)And Barnabas and Saul returned from[b] Jerusalem when they had completed their service, bringing with them (G)John, whose other name was Mark.
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- Acts 12:20 That is, trusted personal attendant
- Acts 12:25 Some manuscripts to
Acts 12:20-25
New International Version
20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon;(A) they now joined together and sought an audience with him. After securing the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the king’s country for their food supply.(B)
21 On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. 22 They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man.” 23 Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel(C) of the Lord struck him down,(D) and he was eaten by worms and died.
24 But the word of God(E) continued to spread and flourish.(F)
Barnabas and Saul Sent Off
25 When Barnabas(G) and Saul had finished their mission,(H) they returned from[a] Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.(I)
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- Acts 12:25 Some manuscripts to
Proverbs 15:19-27
English Standard Version
19 The way of (A)a sluggard is like a hedge of (B)thorns,
but the path of the upright is (C)a level highway.
20 (D)A wise son makes a glad father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 (E)Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense,
but a man of understanding (F)walks straight ahead.
22 (G)Without counsel plans fail,
but with many advisers they succeed.
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and (H)a word in season, how good it is!
24 The path of life leads upward (I)for the prudent,
that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
25 The Lord tears down the house of (J)the proud
but (K)maintains (L)the widow's boundaries.
26 (M)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
but (N)gracious words are pure.
27 Whoever is (O)greedy for unjust gain (P)troubles his own household,
but he who hates (Q)bribes will live.
Proverbs 15:19-27
New International Version
19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns,(A)
but the path of the upright is a highway.
20 A wise son brings joy to his father,(B)
but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(C)
but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.
24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent
to keep them from going down to the realm of the dead.
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,(I)
but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.(J)
27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(N)
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