Acts 6:7
And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was greatly multiplied; and a great multitude of the priests became obedient to the faith.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
6whom they set before the apostles. And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
8And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.
Cross References
John 12:42But yet, many even of the rulers believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees, they would not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
Acts 13:8But the magician Elymas (for this is his name, when translated) withstood them, desiring to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Acts 19:20So mightily did the word of the Lord grow and prevail.
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 →