Acts 9:31

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Acts 9:31

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Summary

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.

Were edified

And walking

And in

Were multiplied

General references

Genesis 5:22

Psalm 119:134

Bible References

Were edified

So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's farming, God's building.

He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

For though I should boast somewhat abundantly concerning our authority, (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down) I will not be disappointed,

Have you been thinking all this time that we have been defending ourselves before you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ; and all things, beloved, are for your edifying.

For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.

for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause speculation, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith?

But you, beloved, keep building yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.

And walking

Also I said, "The thing that you do is not good. Ought you not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies?

To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

Teach me your way, LORD. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for. By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the LORD all the day long.

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.

There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is your treasure.

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

And in

I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever,?

and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

for the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

in whom you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Good News of your salvation,?in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,

with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion,

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,

Were multiplied

The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

The Jews had light, gladness, joy, and honor.

Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Many peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities will yet come;

General references

Enoch walked with God after he became the father of Methuselah three hundred years, and fathered sons and daughters.

Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.