Acts 11:21

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The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

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  • Luke 1:66 : 66 All those who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, 'What then will this child become?' For indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.
  • Acts 2:47 : 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added daily to their numbers those who were being saved.
  • Acts 9:35 : 35 All the people who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
  • Acts 11:24 : 24 For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a large number of people were added to the Lord.
  • Acts 15:19 : 19 Therefore, my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who are turning to God.
  • Acts 26:18-20 : 18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me. 19 So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. 20 Instead, I preached first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and then to all the region of Judea and to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds.
  • 1 Cor 3:6-7 : 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.
  • 1 Thess 1:5 : 5 Because our gospel came to you not only in words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. As you know, we lived among you for your sake.
  • 1 Thess 1:9-9 : 9 For they themselves tell about how you welcomed us and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God. 10 And to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
  • Acts 4:4 : 4 But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.
  • Acts 5:14 : 14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were being added to their number.
  • Acts 6:7 : 7 So the word of God spread. The number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.
  • 2 Chr 30:12 : 12 In Judah also, the hand of God was at work to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and the officials, in accordance with the word of the LORD.
  • Ezra 7:9 : 9 On the first day of the first month, the journey from Babylon began, and on the first day of the fifth month, he arrived in Jerusalem, for the gracious hand of his God was upon him.
  • Ezra 8:18 : 18 By the good hand of our God upon us, they brought us a man of understanding, from the descendants of Mahli, son of Levi, son of Israel—Sherebiah, along with his sons and 18 of his brothers.
  • Neh 2:8 : 8 and may I have a letter to Asaph, the keeper of the royal forest, that he might give me timber to make beams for the gates of the fortress by the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy." And the king granted my requests, because the gracious hand of my God was on me.
  • Neh 2:18 : 18 I told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, "Let us arise and build!" So they strengthened their hands for the good work.
  • Isa 53:1 : 1 Who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
  • Isa 59:1 : 1 Look, the arm of the LORD is not too weak to save, nor is His ear too dull to hear.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 11:20
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    20But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and also began speaking to the Greeks, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

  • Acts 11:22-24
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    78%

    22News of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

    23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with devoted hearts.

    24For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a large number of people were added to the Lord.

  • Acts 9:42
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    42This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

  • Acts 14:21
    74%

    21After they had preached the gospel in that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

  • Acts 14:1
    74%

    1At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a large number of both Jews and Greeks believed.

  • Acts 5:14
    73%

    14Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were being added to their number.

  • Acts 14:26-27
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    26From there, they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.

    27When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

  • Acts 9:35
    72%

    35All the people who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

  • Acts 19:11
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    11God did extraordinary miracles through Paul,

  • Acts 17:4
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    4Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of devout Greeks and a considerable number of prominent women.

  • Acts 21:19-20
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    19After greeting them, Paul gave a detailed account of everything God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

    20When they heard this, they praised God. Then they said to him, 'You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.'

  • Acts 13:11-12
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    72%

    11And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time. Immediately, a mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

    12Then the proconsul, when he saw what had happened, believed, being amazed at the teaching of the Lord.

  • Acts 6:7
    72%

    7So the word of God spread. The number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

  • Acts 14:3
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    3So Paul and Barnabas stayed there for a considerable time, speaking boldly in reliance on the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by granting signs and wonders to be done through their hands.

  • Acts 4:4
    72%

    4But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

  • Acts 17:12
    71%

    12As a result, many of them believed, along with a number of prominent Greek women and men.

  • Acts 11:17-18
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    71%

    17If then God gave them the same gift that He gave to us after we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to stand in God's way?

    18When they heard this, they became silent and glorified God, saying, 'So then, God has granted repentance leading to life even to the Gentiles.'

  • Acts 19:20
    71%

    20So the word of the Lord continued to grow and prevail mightily.

  • Acts 15:3-4
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    71%

    3Having been sent on their way by the church, they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and brought great joy to all the brothers.

    4When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, along with the apostles and elders, and they reported all that God had done through them.

  • Acts 10:27
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    27While talking with him, Peter went inside and found many people gathered.

  • Acts 12:24
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    24But the word of God continued to grow and multiply.

  • Acts 5:11-12
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    11Great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard these events.

    12Through the hands of the apostles, many signs and wonders were being performed among the people. And they were all gathered together in Solomon's Colonnade with one accord.

  • Acts 11:26
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    26When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year, they met with the church and taught a large number of people. It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.

  • Acts 19:18
    70%

    18Many who had believed came confessing and disclosing their practices.

  • Mark 16:20
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    20Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the accompanying signs. Amen.

  • Acts 19:6-7
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    6When Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

    7There were about twelve men in all.

  • Acts 18:8
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    8Crispus, the synagogue leader, believed in the Lord together with his entire household. Many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized.

  • Acts 11:1
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    1The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that even the Gentiles had accepted the word of God.

  • Acts 15:11-12
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    11On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are.

    12The whole assembly became silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul as they narrated all the signs and wonders that God had done among the Gentiles through them.

  • Acts 13:48
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    48When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

  • Acts 13:7
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    7He was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man summoned Barnabas and Saul, seeking to hear the word of God.

  • Acts 9:31
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    31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace as it was being built up. Walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it was increasing in number.

  • Acts 13:43-44
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    69%

    43After the synagogue meeting had ended, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

    44On the following Sabbath, almost the entire city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.

  • Acts 2:41
    69%

    41Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

  • Acts 18:27
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    27When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia, the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he greatly helped those who through grace had believed.

  • Acts 11:30
    69%

    30They did this, sending their gift to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

  • Acts 13:2
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    2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'

  • Acts 15:35
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    35Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

  • Acts 2:47
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    47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added daily to their numbers those who were being saved.