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Acts 9:31

WEB

31So the assemblies throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

KJV

31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa 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.

BSB

31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

FBV

31During this time the whole church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was left in peace. The church grew strong and increased rapidly in numbers as the believers lived reverently for the Lord,[+] by the Holy Spirit.

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Extra References

Psalms 111:10

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

John 14:16-18

16I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, [+] that he may be with you forever: 17the Spirit of truth, whom the world can’t receive, for it doesn’t see him and doesn’t know him. You know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you.

Isaiah 33:6

6There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is your treasure.

Proverbs 23:17

17Don’t let your heart envy sinners, but rather fear the LORD all day long.

Proverbs 14:26-27

26In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. 27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

Romans 5:5

5and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

2 Corinthians 7:1

1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Psalms 86:11

11Teach me your way, LORD. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.

Acts 12:24

24But the word of God grew and multiplied.

Proverbs 1:7

7The fear of the LORD [+] is the beginning of knowledge, but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.