was.

Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:42
This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.

Acts 12:24
But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.

Acts 19:10, 26
This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord. . . .

Philippians 1:13, 14
As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. . . .