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.


In Context

20 And he was angry with the Tyrians and the Sidonians. But they with one accord came to him, and having gained Blastus, who was the king's chamberlain, they desired peace, because their countries were nourished by him.

21 And upon a day appointed, Herod being arrayed in kingly apparel, sat in the judgment seat, and made an oration to them.

22 And the people made acclamation, saying: It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

23 And 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.

24 But the word of the Lord increased and multiplied.

25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having fulfilled their ministry, taking with them John, who was 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:23And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give the glory to God, and he expired, eaten of worms.

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.