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Verb plēthynō (to increase) in the Gospels-Acts
(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)
Matthew
| 24: 12 | And because lawlessness having increased (plēthynō), the love of many will grow cold. |
Acts
| 6: 1 | Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing (plēthynō) in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. |
| 6: 7 | The word of God continued to spread; the number of the disciples increased (plēthynō) greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith. |
| 7: 17 | "But as the time drew near for the fulfillment of the promise that God had made to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased (plēthynō) and multiplied |
| 9: 31 | Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased (plēthynō) in numbers. |
| 12: 24 | But the word of God continued to advance and adherents to increase (plēthynō). |
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