Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria 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.

You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. After securing the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the king’s country for their food supply.

After spending some time there, they were sent off by the believers with the blessing of peace to return to those who had sent them.

The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.”

When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: “We have enjoyed a long period of peace under you, and your foresight has brought about reforms in this nation.