Acts 12:20

“And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.”

"And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country." - Acts 12:20
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What does Acts 12:20 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 12:20 in the King James Version (KJV) states: "And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished…

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The Quest for Peace: A Lesson from Acts 12:20

Acts 12:20 reads, "And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country." This verse presents a…

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A Prayer for Peace and Unity in Times of Disunity

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humble submission, recognizing Your sovereignty over the affairs of our lives and nations. As we reflect upon Your Word in Acts 12:20, we see the complexities of human relationships and the strife that often emerges from discontent…

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Acts 12:20 - "¶ And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country."
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Acts 20:12 - "And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted."
"And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted." - Acts 20:12
Acts 20:11
Judges 20:12 - "¶ And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?"
Acts 9:1-20
Acts 9:1-20
Acts 18:12
Acts 28:12
Acts 18:12
Acts 20:5 - "These going before tarried for us at Troas."
Acts 19:20 - "So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed."
Acts 4:8-12
Acts 20:33 - "I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel."
Acts 12:24 - "¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied."
Acts 20:17 - "¶ And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church."
Acts 20:20 - "And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,"
Acts 9:20 - "And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God."
Acts 5:20 - "Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."
Acts 20:37 - "And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him,"
Acts 20:8 - "And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together."
Acts 20:27 - "For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God."
Acts 18:20 - "When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;"
2 Kings 20:20 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
Acts 4:20 - "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard."
Genesis 20-12
Acts 12:2 - "And he killed James the brother of John with the sword."
Acts 3:20 - "And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:"