Acts 9:31

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.

Acts 8:1

Saul agreed to his death. There was at that time a great persecution against the congregation at Jerusalem. All but the apostles were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.

Nehemiah 5:9

I said: What you are doing is not good. Is it not necessary for you to walk out of respect for our God, because of the shame the nations put on us?

Nehemiah 5:15

Earlier rulers who came before me made the people responsible for their upkeep, and took from them bread and wine at the rate of forty shekels of silver. Even their servants were lords over the people. But I did not do so, out of reverence for God.

Job 28:28

To man he said: 'Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.'

Psalm 86:11

Teach me your way, O Jehovah, so that I may live in your truth. Unite my heart to reverence you.

Psalm 111:10

The respect and reverence for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey his commandments show good sense (insight) and understanding. His praise endures (continues) forever.

Proverbs 8:13

Respect for Jehovah means to hate evil. I hate: pride, and arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

Proverbs 14:26-27

Respect for Jehovah builds strong confidence. Your children will have a place of refuge.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but reverence Jehovah all day long.

Isaiah 33:6

He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge. Respect for Jehovah is the key to this treasure.

John 14:16-18

I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another helper, that he [the Father] may be with you forever.

Romans 5:5

Hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts. It comes through Holy Spirit, which is God's gift to us.

Deuteronomy 12:10

When you cross the Jordan and live in the land Jehovah your God gives you to inherit, and he gives you rest from all your enemies around you so that you live in security.

Joshua 21:44

Jehovah granted them peace throughout the land. This is just as he had promised their ancestors. Not one of all their enemies was able to stand against them, because Jehovah gave the Israelites the victory over all their enemies.

Judges 3:30

That day the Israelites defeated Moab. There was peace in the land for eighty years.

1 Chronicles 22:9

You will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon (peace), and I will grant Israel peace and quiet during his reign.

1 Chronicles 22:18

He said to them: Is not Jehovah your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has handed the inhabitants of the land over to me, and the land is subject to Jehovah and to his people.

Esther 8:16-17

It was a time of happiness joy and honor for the Jews.

Psalm 94:13

You give them rest from days of trouble until a pit is dug to trap the wicked.

Proverbs 1:7

Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 16:6-7

Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.

Isaiah 11:2-3

The Spirit of Jehovah will rest on him. The spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and respect for Jehovah will be his.

Isaiah 11:10

Then in that day the nations will search for and turn to the root of Jesse. He will stand as a signal for the peoples. His resting place will be glorious.

Zechariah 8:20-1

Jehovah of Hosts said: It will yet come to pass, peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities will come.

Acts 6:7

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.

Acts 12:24

The word of God increased and spread.

Acts 16:5

The congregations were made stronger in the faith and grew in numbers every day.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

Let us follow after the things that make for peace, and things that are encouraging to one another.

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 3:9-15

For we are fellow workers together with God. You are God's field under cultivation. You are God's building.

1 Corinthians 14:4-5

The person who speaks in an unknown tongue enlightens himself; but he who declares God's Word enlightens the entire congregation!

1 Corinthians 14:12

As much as you are zealous for spiritual gifts, strive to build-up (increase) the enlightenment (understanding) of the congregation.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brothers? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, and has an interpretation. Let all things be done to clarify and offer understanding!

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.

2 Corinthians 10:8

I should boast a great deal concerning the authority the Lord gave us to build you up, and not to tear you down, I would not be put to shame.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for you're up building.

2 Corinthians 13:10

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power that the Lord gave me to enlightenment and not to destruction.

Galatians 5:22-23

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith,

Ephesians 1:13-14

You have heard the word of the truth in Christ. It is the good news about your salvation. You also believed and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 4:12

This is for the perfecting (equipping) (preparing) of the holy ones, for the work of ministering, for the building up of the body of Christ:

Ephesians 4:16

The entire body is properly framed and fitted together through that which every joint supplies, according to the working in due measure of each individual part. It makes the body increase by building itself in love.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth. Speak what is good for understanding as the need may be, that it may give grace (divine favor) to those who hear.

Ephesians 5:21

Be subject (obedient) (subordinate) to one another in reverence of Christ.

Ephesians 6:18-19

With prayer and supplication pray at all times in the Spirit. Watch with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones.

Philippians 2:1

If there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender affection (tender mercy) and compassions,

Colossians 1:10

Walk worthily of God, fully pleasing him. Bear fruit in every good work, and increase in the knowledge (Greek: epignosis: full discernment, recognition) of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Comfort each other and strengthen one another as you are doing.

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

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

1 Timothy 1:4

They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.

Hebrews 4:9

There remains then a Sabbath rest for the people of God.

Jude 1:20

You, beloved, build yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Were edified

Romans 14:19
Let us follow after the things that make for peace, and things that are encouraging to one another.
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are fellow workers together with God. You are God's field under cultivation. You are God's building.
1 Corinthians 14:4
The person who speaks in an unknown tongue enlightens himself; but he who declares God's Word enlightens the entire congregation!
2 Corinthians 10:8
I should boast a great deal concerning the authority the Lord gave us to build you up, and not to tear you down, I would not be put to shame.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for you're up building.
2 Corinthians 13:10
Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power that the Lord gave me to enlightenment and not to destruction.
Ephesians 4:12
This is for the perfecting (equipping) (preparing) of the holy ones, for the work of ministering, for the building up of the body of Christ:
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Comfort each other and strengthen one another as you are doing.
1 Timothy 1:4
They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.
Jude 1:20
You, beloved, build yourself up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

And walking

Nehemiah 5:9
I said: What you are doing is not good. Is it not necessary for you to walk out of respect for our God, because of the shame the nations put on us?
Job 28:28
To man he said: 'Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.'
Psalm 86:11
Teach me your way, O Jehovah, so that I may live in your truth. Unite my heart to reverence you.
Psalm 111:10
The respect and reverence for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey his commandments show good sense (insight) and understanding. His praise endures (continues) forever.
Proverbs 1:7
Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 8:13
Respect for Jehovah means to hate evil. I hate: pride, and arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Proverbs 14:26
Respect for Jehovah builds strong confidence. Your children will have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 16:6
Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.
Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but reverence Jehovah all day long.
Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of Jehovah will rest on him. The spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and respect for Jehovah will be his.
Isaiah 33:6
He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge. Respect for Jehovah is the key to this treasure.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.
Ephesians 5:21
Be subject (obedient) (subordinate) to one another in reverence of Christ.
Colossians 1:10
Walk worthily of God, fully pleasing him. Bear fruit in every good work, and increase in the knowledge (Greek: epignosis: full discernment, recognition) of God.

And in

John 14:16
I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another helper, that he [the Father] may be with you forever.
Romans 5:5
Hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts. It comes through Holy Spirit, which is God's gift to us.
Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:22
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith,
Ephesians 1:13
You have heard the word of the truth in Christ. It is the good news about your salvation. You also believed and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 6:18
With prayer and supplication pray at all times in the Spirit. Watch with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones.
Philippians 2:1
If there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender affection (tender mercy) and compassions,
2 Thessalonians 2:16
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and good hope by grace,

Were multiplied

Acts 6:7
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.
Acts 12:24
The word of God increased and spread.
Esther 8:16
It was a time of happiness joy and honor for the Jews.
Zechariah 8:20
Jehovah of Hosts said: It will yet come to pass, peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities will come.

General references

Genesis 5:22
After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years and had other sons and daughters.
Psalm 119:134
Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep your precepts.