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
Yes, we know that all things go on working together for the good of those who keep on loving God, who are called in accordance with God's purpose.
Hebrews 12:6
For He disciplines everyone He loves, and chastises every son whom He heartily receives."

Grieved

John 12:19
So the Pharisees said to one another, "You see, you cannot help it at all; the whole world has gone off after Him!"
Acts 4:2
because they were very much disturbed over their continuing to teach the people and to declare in the case of Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
Acts 5:28
"Did we not positively forbid you to teach anymore on this authority, and yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and now want to bring on us the people's vengeance for this man's death!"