Acts 12:24

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But the word of God grew and multiplied.

but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop it. You may actually find yourselves fighting God!"

So God's message continued to spread; the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a great many priests accepted the faith.

The Lord's hand was with them, and there were a great many who believed and turned to the Lord.

So the Lord's message went on growing wonderfully in influence and power.

But I tell you, your name is Peter, a rock, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not subdue it.

came among you, to thrive and bear its fruit among you, as it does all over the world, from the time when you first heard about the mercy of God,

Now, brothers, pray for us, that the Lord's message may spread rapidly and gloriously as it did among you,