Acts 6:7
Well the Word of God kept spreading, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem kept multiplying at a great rate, and a large company of the priests were obeying the faith.
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In Context
6whom they set before the Apostles; and after praying they laid hands on them.
8While Stephen, full of faith and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.
Cross References
Matthew 19:30But many ‘first’ will be last, and ‘last’ first.
John 12:42Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed into Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, so they would not be expelled from the synagogue;
Acts 13:8But the sorcerer Elymas (for so his name is translated) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Acts 19:20With power like that it was that the word of the Lord kept growing and 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 →