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The Acts 12:14-25 Darby Translation 1890 (DARBY)

14. and having recognised the voice of Peter, through joy did not open the entry, but running in, reported that Peter was standing before the entry.

15. And they said to her, Thou art mad. But she maintained that it was so. And they said, It is his angel.

16. But Peter continued knocking: and having opened, they saw him and were astonished.

17. And having made a sign to them with his hand to be silent, he related to them how the Lord had brought him out of prison; and he said, Report these things to James and to the brethren. And he went out and went to another place.

18. And when it was day there was no small disturbance among the soldiers, what then was become of Peter.

19. And Herod having sought him and not found him, having examined the guards, commanded them to be executed. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea and stayed there.

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.

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