And on the basis of faith in Jesus' name, his very name has made this man -- whom you see and know -- strong. The faith that is through Jesus has given him this complete health in the presence of you all.

The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.

The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith, and a significant number of people were brought to the Lord.

But the magician Elymas (for that is the way his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

This man was listening to Paul as he was speaking. When Paul stared intently at him and saw he had faith to be healed,

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."

When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all the things God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith for the Gentiles.

and he made no distinction between them and us, cleansing their hearts by faith.

So the churches were being strengthened in the faith and were increasing in number every day.

testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

Some days later, when Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus.

to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be just as I have been told.