“"And the word of God," it says, "grew," i.e. in consequence of this, "and multiplied." Do you mark God's providential management? A great refreshing granted to them, and the numberless benefits accruing from the vengeance inflicted upon him.”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — Homily on Acts 27
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24But the word of God grew and multiplied.
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22And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
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.
— Acts 12:24 —
25And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.