Were strengthened (εστερεουντο). Imperfect passive of στερεοω, old verb to make firm and solid like the muscles ([Reference Acts 3…

Established in the faith. Confirmed in the belief of the Gospel. The effect of the wise and conciliatory measure was to increase and stren…

This summary statement, concluding a crucial phase of Luke’s narrative, is comparable to the summary statements of 6:7; 9:31; 12:24 that culminate …

The churches were confirmed. From this we gather that what Luke sets down, or rather touched upon concerning the decrees of the apostles, …

And so were the churches established in the faith
Of Christ, both in the grace and doctrine of faith; and that both …

The church may well expect much service from youthful ministers who set out in the same spirit as Timothy. But when men are unwilling to submit in …