Acts 6:7
The 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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8Stephen, full of grace and God's power, performed wonderful miracles among the people.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:34Since there weren't enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite relatives helped them until the work was finished and the priests had been purified. (The Levites had been more conscientious in purifying themselves than the priests had.)
Psalms 132:9May your priests wear goodness like clothing; may your faithful people shout for joy.
Matthew 19:30For many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
John 12:42Even so many of the leaders did trust in him. However, they did not openly admit it because they did not want the Pharisees to expel them from the synagogue,
Acts 13:8But the magician Elymas (his Greek name) opposed them, trying to prevent the governor from trusting in God.
Acts 19:20In this way the word of the Lord grew strong and spread widely.
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 →