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Acts 9

Acts 9:31

The Healing of Aeneas · Acts 9:31–35
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Translations

Modern
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
Traditional
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea 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.
Literal
Then indeed the church throughout all of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified. And going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
Latin
Ecclesia quidem per totam Judæam, et Galilæam, et Samariam habebat pacem, et ædificabatur ambulans in timore Domini, et consolatione Sancti Spiritus replebatur.

Original

Greek
English
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Notes

Acts 9:31

  • This verse is one of several in Acts that describe how the church grew in numbers and in faithfulness (see also 2:41; 4:4; 5:14; 6:1, 7; 12:24; 21:20).

  • The first Christians were learning an important truth: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” This means that true knowledge starts with honoring and respecting God (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10; compare Job 28:28; Psalm 111:10; Ecclesiastes 12:13; see Luke 7:16).

    As they learned to honor God, they grew stronger in their faith. Their reverence for the Lord helped the church grow (compare Acts 2:43; 19:17).

Events

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Church Damascus Lord Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Church Growth Church: List of Congregations of Christians: Galilee Church: List of Congregations of Christians: Judaea Church: List of Congregations of Christians: Samaria Consolation Under Affliction: The Holy Spirit is the Author and Giver of Edification: The Peace of the Church Favours Galilee: Christian Churches Established In Galilee: The Northern District of Palestine: Congregations In Godly Fear: Christians Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Modern Judea: Several Christian Churches In Modern Samaria: Many Christian Churches In Syria: Paul Goes To, with Letters to Apprehend the Christians the Comforter, Holy Spirit: The: As Such He: Edifies the Church The Holy Spirit: is God: As Comforter of the Church the Personality of Holy Spirit: He Comforts