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Timothy Joins Paul and Silas

Acts 16:5

In 9 translations

BSB
So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.
KJV
And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.
WEB
So the assemblies were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.
ASV
So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.
LSV
then, indeed, were the assemblies established in the faith, and were abounding in number every day;
YLT
then, indeed, were the assemblies established in the faith, and were abounding in number every day;
DBY
The assemblies therefore were confirmed in the faith, and increased in number every day.
DRC
And the churches were confirmed in faith, and increased in number daily.
GNV
And so were the Churches stablished in the faith, and encreased in number daily.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
αἱ μὲν οὖν ἐκκλησίαι ἐστερεοῦντο τῇ πίστει καὶ ἐπερίσσευον τῷ ἀριθμῷ καθʼ ἡμέραν.
RP2018
Αἱ μὲν οὖν ἐκκλησίαι ἐστερεοῦντο τῇ πίστει, καὶ ἐπερίσσευον τῷ ἀριθμῷ καθ’ ἡμέραν.
TR-Boyd
Αἱ μὲν οὖν ἐκκλησίαι ἐστερεοῦντο τῇ πίστει, καὶ ἐπερίσσευον τῷ ἀριθμῷ καθ᾿ ἡμέραν.
SCR1894
αι μεν ουν εκκλησιαι εστερεουντο τη πιστει και επερισσευον τω αριθμω καθ ημεραν

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◆ Second Missionary Journey◆ Timothy Joins Paul and Silas

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Acts 9:31Then 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.
  • Acts 2:47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
  • Acts 6:7So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
  • Acts 15:41And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
  • 1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
  • Ephesians 4:13–16until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around…
  • Acts 4:4But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  • Romans 16:25Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
  • Acts 12:24But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.
  • Acts 5:14Yet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.
  • Acts 13:48–49When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. And the word of the Lord spread throughout that region.
  • Colossians 2:6Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,
  • Galatians 5:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

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