Acts 6:7
And the Word of the Lord was increasing, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem was multiplied exceedingly. And even a large group of the priests were obedient to the faith.
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In Context
6These they set before the sight of the Apostles, and while praying, they imposed hands on them.
8Then Stephen, filled with grace and fortitude, wrought great signs and miracles among the people.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:34Truly, the priests were few; neither were they sufficient to remove the pelts from the holocausts. Therefore, the Levites, their brothers, also assisted them, until the work was completed, and the priests, who were of higher rank, were sanctified. For indeed, the Levites are sanctified with an easier ritual than the priests.
Matthew 19:30But many of those who are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.”
John 12:42Yet truly, many of the leaders also believed in him. But because of the Pharisees, they did not confess him, so that they would not be cast out of the synagogue.
Acts 13:8But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) stood against them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the Faith.
Acts 19:20In this way, the Word of God was increasing strongly and was being confirmed.
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 →