A sense of awe was felt by everyone, and many wonders and signs (attesting miracles) were taking place through the apostles.

So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].

but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.

So Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand, he said,

“Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!

“Brothers, sons of Abraham’s family, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this salvation [obtained through faith in Jesus Christ].

One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid anymore, but go on speaking and do not be silent;

Then the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they ran out of that house [in terror, stripped] naked and wounded.