Acts 6:7
And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a large company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
6men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.
8And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:34But the priests were too few, so that they could not skin all the burnt-offerings. Therefore their brothers the Levites helped them till the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves. For the Levites were more
Psalms 132:9Let thy priest be clothed with righteousness, and let thy sanctified shout for joy.
Matthew 19:30But many first will be last, and last, first.
John 12:42Yet, nevertheless, even many of the rulers believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess, so that they would not become excommunicated from the synagogue,
Acts 13:8But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) opposed them, seeking to deviate the proconsul from the faith.
Acts 19:20Thus the word of the Lord was growing mightily and was prevailing.
Matthew Henry on Acts 6:2-8
The Appointment of Deacons. 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.… Read the whole commentary →