Acts 9:31

The Text-Critical English New Testament

So the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were being strengthened. Continuing in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were being multiplied.

Cross References

Acts 12:24

But the word of God increased and multiplied.

Acts 16:5

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

Acts 2:47

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Acts 20:32

And now, brothers, I entrust you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Acts 5:11

And great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard these things.

Acts 6:7

So the word of God continued to increase, and the number of disciples continued to multiply greatly in Jerusalem, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 8:1

And Saul approved of his execution. On that day a great persecution arose against the church in Jerusalem, and all the believers except the apostles were scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria.

Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what brings about peace and mutual edification.

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 5:5

and hope does not put to shame, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

1 Corinthians 14:12

It is the same with you. Since you earnestly desire spiritual gifts, seek to abound in them for the edification of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then should you do, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, or an interpretation. Everything must be done for edification.

2 Corinthians 10:8

For even if I boast somewhat further about our authority (which the Lord has given us for building you up and not for tearing you down), I will not be ashamed.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Do you still think that we are defending ourselves to you? In the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything we do, beloved, is for your edification.

2 Corinthians 13:10

The reason I am writing these things to you while I am absent is so that, when I am present, I will not need to be harsh in my use of authority, which the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of the flesh and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Ephesians 4:12

to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

Ephesians 4:16

From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting joint, grows and builds itself up in love as each individual part does its work.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no foul word come out of your mouth, but only what is good for edification, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 5:21

and submitting to one another in the fear of Christ.

Philippians 2:1

So if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any comfort from love, if there is any fellowship in the Spirit, if there is any compassion or mercy,

Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord with every desire to please him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, even as you are doing.

1 Timothy 1:4

or to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies, which promote disputes rather than the plan of God that operates by faith.

Hebrews 4:9

So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.

Jude 1:20

But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,