Acts 16:5

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Acts 16:5

And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

So

Increased

Bible References

So

He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the congregations.

Early the next morning the people went out to the wild country near Tekoa. Before they began Jehoshaphat addressed them with these words: 'People of Judah and Jerusalem! Put your trust in Jehovah your God. You will stand your ground. Believe what his prophets tell you, and you will succeed.

The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is only Remaliah's son. If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.'

Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my good news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, which was kept secret since the world began.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and unmovable. Always have plenty to do in the work of the Lord, for you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Christ liberated us for freedom (moral liberty). Stand fast therefore, and do not become entangled again in a yoke of bondage.

until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown (mature) man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

You have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord. Now walk (live) in union with him.

So we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the good news of Christ. He came to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith.

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and good hope by grace,

Do not be carried away by varied (different) and strange teachings. It is good that the heart is established by grace and not by food. Those who are occupied by them are not benefited.

After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will perfect, establish, and strengthen you.

Increased

As they praised God, they had favor with all the people. God added to the congregation daily those being saved.

Many who heard the word believed. There were about five thousand men.

More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.

The word of God increased. The number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. Even a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

The congregations throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria, were built up. They walked in deep respect for Jehovah and were comforted by the Holy Spirit and continued to grow.

The hand (Spirit) of God was with them. A great number believed, and turned to the Lord.

The word of God increased and spread.

And when the people of the nations heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God. As many as were receptive to eternal life believed.

Many of the believers confessed openly about the evil things they had done.