Acts 9:31So the assemblies throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were built up. They were multiplied, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
The setting
Palestine, ~37 AD. After Paul's departure, persecution subsides. Churches across three regions experience unprecedented growth and peace. The very areas where Jesus ministered now flourish with His followers. Modern-day Israel and Palestine.
The emotion here: joy and wonder at God's perfect timing
The original word
παράκλησις (paraklēsis) — comfort that comes alongside, encouragement that empowers forward movement
Why it matters
This covers the exact regions of Jesus' earthly ministry—Judea, Galilee, and Samaria
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 9:31
The peace came AFTER Paul left—sometimes removing a catalyst brings calm for growth
Common misconceptionPeople think this peace was automatic, but it came through 'fear of the Lord'—deep reverence and careful obedience, not casual faith.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 9:31
Bible Genome reading
Acts 9:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 9:31 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 85% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, growth. Notable phrases: had peace; built up; multiplied; fear of the Lord; comfort of the Holy Spirit.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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