Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.

But the more, etc

Bible References

But the more, etc

Romans 8:28
We know that in everything God works with those who love him, whom he has called in accordance with his purpose, to bring about what is good.
Hebrews 12:6
For it is those whom the Lord loves that he disciplines, And he chastises every son that he acknowledges."

Grieved

John 12:19
So the Pharisees said to one another, "You see, you cannot do anything! The whole world has run after him!"
Acts 4:2
greatly disturbed because they were teaching the people and declaring that in the case of Jesus there had been a resurrection from the dead.
Acts 5:28
"We strictly forbade you," he said, "to teach on this authority, and here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and propose to hold us responsible for this man's death!"