21. and an appointment with Herod was granted. When the day arrived, Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to them.
22. The people gave him a great ovation, shouting, “It’s the voice of a god, not of a man!”
23. Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people’s worship instead of giving the glory to God. So he was consumed with worms and died.
24. Meanwhile, the word of God continued to spread, and there were many new believers.
25. When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, taking John Mark with them.