23And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give the glory to God, and he expired, eaten of worms.


In Context

20 And he was in bitter hostility with the Tyrians and Sidonians; but they came to him with one accord, and, having gained Blastus the king's chamberlain, sought peace, because their country was nourished by the king's.

21 And on a set day, clothed in royal apparel and sitting on the elevated seat of honour, Herod made a public oration to them.

22 And the people cried out, A god's voice and not a man's.

23 And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give the glory to God, and he expired, eaten of worms.

24 But the word of God grew and spread itself.

25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled the service entrusted to them, taking also with them John, surnamed Mark.

Acts 12:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:23And 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.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:23Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:23And forthwith an angel of the Lord struck him, because he had not given the honour to God: and being eaten up by worms, he gave up the ghost.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:23And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:23And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten by worms, and died.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he didn't give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23and presently there smote him a messenger of the Lord, because he did not give the glory to God, and having been eaten of worms, he expired.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:23And 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.