Acts 12:23
“And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.”
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
But the word of God grew and multiplied.
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
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Cross-References
“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”
“Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?”
“And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.”
“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.”