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 Verse 31 is a statement that gives an update on the church's growth.
 
-# Connecting Statement:
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-In verse 32, the story shifts from Saul to a new part of the story about Peter.
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 # the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria
 
 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.