Acts 9:31

The church therefore throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord; and by the exhortation of the Holy Spirit it was greatly increased.

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In The King James Version

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

In Context

30But the brethren obtaining knowledge of it, brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

32And it came to pass, that as Peter went through the whole country, he came down also to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.

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Cross References

Job 28:28But he said unto man, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.

Psalms 94:13To give him peace in the days of adversity, Until a pit be digged for the wicked!

Matthew Henry on Acts 9:24-32

The Jews Plot to Kill Saul; Saul Is Received by the Apostles; Prosperity of the Church. 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But… Read the whole commentary →

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