'Spread' in the Bible

But to keep it from spreading further among the people and the nation, let us [sternly] warn them not to speak again to anyone in this name.”

But the word of the Lord [the good news about salvation through Christ] continued to grow and spread [increasing in effectiveness].

And so the word of the Lord [regarding salvation] was being spread through the entire region.

So the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ] was growing greatly and prevailing.