Acts 12:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 12:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 12:23 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 12:23 — KJV
“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.”
— Acts 12:23 (KJV)
Acts 12:23 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 12:23
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:23: angel, lord, because
“And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:23: angel, lord, because
“And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the LORD God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:23: lord, smote, because
“And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:23: angel, lord, because
“But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that ye go to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron?”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:23: angel, lord, because
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