³¹ Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria^(A) enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.^(B)

²⁴ But the word of God^(A) continued to spread and flourish.^(B)

⁵ So the churches were strengthened^(A) in the faith and grew daily in numbers.^(B)

²⁰ In this way the word of the Lord^(A) spread widely and grew in power.^(B)

³⁰ For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. ³¹ He proclaimed the kingdom of God^(A) and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness^(B) and without hindrance!