and entered.

Acts 16:14
Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.

Acts 4:23
On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

Acts 12:12-17
And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people were gathered together praying. . . .

they comforted.

Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God, " they said.

2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, . . .

2 Corinthians 4:8-12, 16-18
We are pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; . . .

1 Thessalonians 3:2, 3
We sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, . . .