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# General Information:
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Verse 31 is a statement that gives an update on the church's growth.
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# the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria
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This is the first use of the singular "church" to refer to more than one local congregation. Here it refers to all the believers in all the groups throughout Israel.
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# had peace
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"lived peacefully." This means the persecution that started with the murder of Stephen was finished.
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# was built up
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The agent was either God or the Holy Spirit. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God helped them grow" or "the Holy Spirit built them up" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# walking in the fear of the Lord
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"Walking" here is a metaphor for "living." Alternate translation: "living in obedience to the Lord" or "continuing to honor the Lord" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# in the comfort of the Holy Spirit
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"with the Holy Spirit strengthening and encouraging them"
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