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Acts 9:31 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 9:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 9 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”
Acts 9:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 9:31
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. This summary statement describes the church's spiritual health during persecution's respite, identifying marks of genuine Christian community—peace, growth, godly fear, and Spirit comfort.Had rest indicates temporary persecution cessation. Several factors possibly contributed: Saul's conversion removed chief persecutor; Caligula's reign (37-41 CE) created Roman-Jewish tensions distracting from Christian persecuti...
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Cross-References for Acts 9:31
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“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
“and he will give you another Counselor”
“abundance of salvation”
“Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.”
“and he will be a refuge for his children.”
“Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.”
“But the word of God grew and multiplied.”
“and increased in number daily.”
“that you may abound in hope”
“beloved”