³¹ [Then; or Therefore] The church everywhere in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria [^Careas that comprise ancient Israel] had a time of peace and ·became stronger [^Lwas built up/edified]. ·Respecting the Lord by the way they lived [^LWalking in the fear of the Lord], and being ·encouraged [comforted; exhorted] by the Holy Spirit, ·the group of believers [^Lit] continued to grow.