Acts 6:7
And the word of the Lord increased; and the number of the disciples was multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly: a great multitude also of the priests obeyed the faith.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
6These they set before the apostles; and they praying, imposed hands upon them.
8And Stephen, full of grace and fortitude, did great wonders and signs among the people.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:34But the priests were few, and were not enough to flay the holocausts: wherefore the Levites their brethren helped them, till the work was ended, and priests were sanctified, for the Levites are sanctified with an easier rite than the priests.
Matthew 19:30And many that are first, shall be last: and the last shall be first.
John 12:42However, many of the chief men also believed in him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, that they might not be cast out of the synagogue.
Acts 13:8But Elymas the magician (for so his name is interpreted) withstood them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Acts 19:20So mightily grew the word of God, and was 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 →