Acts 9:31, 35, 42

Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.