Acts 9:31, 35, 42 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord. This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord. | New International Version (NIV)