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was built up
God caused them to grow
walking in the fear of the lord
"continuing to honor the Lord"
in the comfort of the Holy Spirit
"the Holy Spirit was strengthening and encouraging them"
Throughout the whole region
This is hyperbole for Peter visiting many of the believers throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)
God's people
This is metonymy for the people who believed in the gospel message of Jesus Christ. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
Lydda
Lydda is a city located about 18 km southeast of Joppa. This city was called Lod in the OT, and in modern Israel.