Acts 16:5

5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

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Acts 16:5 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

English Standard Version (ESV)

5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.

New Living Translation (NLT)

5 So the churches were strengthened in their faith and grew larger every day.

The Message Bible (MSG)

5 That turned out to be most helpful. Day after day the congregations became stronger in faith and larger in size.

American Standard Version (ASV)

5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.

GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)

5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew in numbers every day.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)

5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and were increased in number daily.

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5 So the churches were made strong in the faith. The number of believers grew every day.

Acts 16:5 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 16:5

And so were the churches established in the faith
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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Acts 16:5 In-Context

3 Paul wanted to take him along on the journey, so he circumcised him because of the Jews who lived in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek.

4 As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.

5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.

6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.

7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to.

Cross References 2

1. Acts 9:31; Acts 15:41
2. S Acts 2:41