So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.
Parallel translations
- WEB So the word of the Lord was growing and becoming mighty.
- KJV So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
- BSB So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.
- NASB So the word of the Lord was growing and prevailing mightily.
- NLT So the message about the Lord spread widely and had a powerful effect.
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Quick answer
As a result, the word of the Lord kept spreading and growing powerfully.
Overview
This is one of Luke's summary statements marking the advance of the gospel (cf. Acts 6:7; 12:24). The dramatic conversions and renunciations fueled the word's increasing strength in Ephesus. It testifies that God's word triumphs even in strongholds of magic and idolatry.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Acts 12:24But the word of God grew and multiplied.
- Acts 6:7The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
- Isa 55:11so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do.
- 2 Th 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;
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