Acts 9:31

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Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. The church respected and obeyed the Lord and was encouraged by the Holy Spirit, and it grew even larger.

Cross References

Romans 5:5

and hope will never make us ashamed. That’s because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

Romans 15:13

May the God who gives hope fill you with great joy and peace as you trust in him, and may you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:1

Saul had agreed that Stephen should die. On that day an attack began against the church in Jerusalem. The believers, except for the apostles, were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Ephesians 4:12

They all train God’s people to serve so that the body of Christ will be built up,

2 Corinthians 13:10

That’s why I’m writing these things now, while I’m away. Then when I do come, I won’t have to use my authority and be hard on you. The Lord gave me that authority to build you up, not to tear you down.

2 Corinthians 10:8

So even if I brag too much about the authority the Lord has given me to build you up, not to tear you down, I’m not ashamed of that kind of bragging.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Dear friends, since we have these promises from God, let’s purify ourselves from everything that could make our bodies and spirits impure. Let’s be completely holy, to honor God.

Acts 16:5

So the churches were strengthened in the faith and the number of believers grew every day.

Acts 12:24

But God’s word continued to spread, and many people believed the message.

Acts 6:7

So God’s word kept spreading. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew quickly, and a large number of priests began to obey Jesus’ teachings.

Jude 1:20

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit guide you when you pray.

Hebrews 4:9

So there must still be a Sabbath rest available for God’s people.

1 Timothy 1:4

and endless ancestry lists. These things only lead to fights about ideas. They don’t help God’s work move forward. Instead, that happens by faith.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

So encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Colossians 1:10

Then you’ll be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord and please him in every way. You’ll bear fruit in every good thing you do, you’ll get to know God better,

Philippians 2:1

If belonging to Christ helps you, if his love comforts you, if you share anything in common because of the Holy Spirit, if Christ has been gentle and loving toward you,

Ephesians 5:21

Follow one another’s lead out of respect for Christ.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t let any foul language come out of your mouths. Say only what will help build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who are listening.

Ephesians 4:16

who makes the whole body grow and build itself up in love. Each part of the body does its work in connection and cooperation with all the other parts.

2 Corinthians 12:19

All this time, have you been thinking that I’ve been speaking up for myself? No, I’ve been speaking with God as my witness, as a believer in Christ. Dear friends, everything I do is to help you become stronger.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Brothers and sisters, what should we say then? When you come together, each of you should bring something—a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, a message in another language, or an explanation of what was said in another language. Everything must be done to build up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:12

It’s the same with you. Since you’re eager to have the gifts of the Spirit, do your best to use the gifts that build up the church.

Romans 14:19

So let’s do all we can to live in peace, and let’s work hard to build one another up.

Romans 14:17

The kingdom of God isn’t about eating or drinking. It’s about doing what’s right and having peace and joy through the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:47

God. All the people thought well of them. Every day the Lord added to their group more people who were being saved.

Acts 5:11

This frightened the whole church and everyone who heard about these things.

Acts 20:32

“Now I commit you to God and to the message about his grace. It can build you up and give you a share in what God plans to give all his people.