Acts 12:24 Cross References

Acts 12:24

24: But God's Good News was spreading rapidly, and there were many new believers.

God's message was preached in ever-widening circles. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too.

"During the reigns of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed; no one will ever conquer it. It will shatter all these kingdoms into nothingness, but it will stand forever.

When the wicked take charge, people hide. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly multiply.

You will live under a government that is just and fair. Your enemies will stay far away; you will live in peace. Terror will not come near.
If any nation comes to fight you, it will not be because I sent them to punish you. Your enemies will always be defeated because I am on your side.
I have created the blacksmith who fans the coals beneath the forge and makes the weapons of destruction. And I have created the armies that destroy.
But in that coming day, no weapon turned against you will succeed. And everyone who tells lies in court will be brought to justice. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the LORD; their vindication will come from me. I, the LORD, have spoken!

"The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry.

Then Daniel went in to see Arioch, who had been ordered to execute the wise men of Babylon. Daniel said to him, "Don't kill the wise men. Take me to the king, and I will tell him the meaning of his dream."

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, I ask you to pray for us. Pray first that the Lord's message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you.

Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.

The power of the Lord was upon them, and large numbers of these Gentiles believed and turned to the Lord.

This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is changing lives everywhere, just as it changed yours that very first day you heard and understood the truth about God's great kindness to sinners.

Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
"See, all your angry enemies lie there, confused and ashamed. Anyone who opposes you will die.
You will look for them in vain. They will all be gone!
I am holding you by your right hand--I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, `Do not be afraid. I am here to help you.

But if it is of God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God."

Home