## 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 ##

<b>Lydda</b> Lydda is a city located about 18 km southeast of Joppa. This city was called Lod in the OT, and in modern Israel.