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
But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.
Hebrews 12:6
for it is him whom he loves that he disciplines, and he chastises every child whom he acknowledges.'

Grieved

John 12:19
So the Pharisees said to one another: "You see that you are gaining nothing! Why, all the world has run after him!"
Acts 4:2
Much annoyed because they were teaching the people, and because, through Jesus, they were preaching the resurrection from the dead.
Acts 5:28
"We gave you strict orders," he said, "not to teach in this Name. Yet you have actually flooded Jerusalem with your teaching, and you want to make us responsible for the death of this man."