Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea 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.
So the churches throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria finally got some peace. They were growing stronger, living with deep respect for God, and finding comfort in the Holy Spirit. And because of all this? Their numbers kept growing.
When churches focus on God and support each other, they naturally grow and thrive.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, this verse follows the conversion of Saul, who became the apostle Paul, marking a turning point after intense persecution of the early church. Prior to this, believers had faced severe opposition, including Saul's own efforts to suppress the faith, which scattered Christians and led to the spread of the gospel. This period of rest provided an opportunity for the churches in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria to stabilize and grow.
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