Acts 6:6

These men were presented to the apostles who prayed for them and placed their hands on them in blessing.

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In The King James Version

Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

In Context

5Everybody was happy with the arrangement, and they chose Stephen (a man full of trust in God and of the Holy Spirit), Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus (originally a Jewish convert from Antioch).

7The word of God continued to spread, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem greatly increased, with a large number of priests committing themselves to trusting in Jesus.

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Cross References

Acts 1:24They prayed together and said, “Lord, you know everyone's thoughts. Please show us which of these two you have chosen

Acts 9:17So Ananias left and went to the house. He placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “The Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were traveling here, has sent me so you can regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

1 Timothy 4:14Don't neglect the gracious gift you have that was given to you by prophetic inspiration when the church elders laid their hands on you.

2 Timothy 1:6That's why I want to remind you to revitalize God's gracious gift to you which you received when I placed my hands on you.

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 →

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