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Acts 16:5

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What does Acts 16:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.
Acts 16:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 16

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.
3Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and he took and circumcised him because of the Jews that were in those parts: for they all knew that his father was a Greek.
4And as they went on their way through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep which had been ordained of the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem.
5So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.
6And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden of the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;
7and when they were come over against Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit of Jesus suffered them not;
8and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And so were the churches established in the faith, etc.] Of Christ, both in the grace and doctrine of faith; and that both by the preaching of the Gospel by the apostle and his companions, and by the decrees of the elders delivered by him: and increased in number daily; as well as in gifts and grace.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Established in the faith - Confirmed in the belief of the gospel The effect of the wise and conciliatory measure was to increase and strengthen the churches. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“so: Act 15:41; Ch2 20:20; Isa 7:9; Rom 16:25; Co1 15:58; Gal 5:1; Eph 4:13-16; Col 2:6; Th1 3:2, Th1 3:13; Th2 2:16; Heb 13:9, Heb 13:20, Heb 13:21; Pe1 5:10 increased: Act 2:47, Act 4:4, Act 5:14, Act 6:7, Act 9:31, Act 11:21, Act 12:24, Act 13:48, Act 13:49, Act 19:18-21 Acts 16:6”
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