²⁴ But the word of God^(A) continued to spread and flourish.^(B)

²⁰ In this way the word of the Lord^(A) spread widely and grew in power.^(B)

⁵ the faith and love that spring from the hope^(A) stored up for you in heaven^(B) and about which you have already heard in the true message^(C) of the gospel ⁶ that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit^(D) and growing throughout the whole world^(E)—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace.