Acts 6:7

So God’s message spread, and the number of the disciples continued to increase rapidly in Jerusalem, and a large body of the priests accepted the faith.

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In The King James Version

And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

In Context

6and they brought these men to the apostles, who, after praying, placed their hands on them.

8Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people.

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Cross References

Psalms 132:9Let your priests wear a garment of righteousness, your faithful shout aloud for joy.

Matthew 19:30But many who are first now will then be last, and those who are last will be first.

John 12:42Yet for all this, even among the leading men there were many who came to believe in Jesus; but, because of the Pharisees, they did not acknowledge it, because they were afraid that they should be expelled from their synagogues;

Acts 13:8But Elymas, the astrologer (for that is the meaning of the word), opposed them, eager to divert the Governor’s attention from the faith.

Acts 19:20So irresistibly did the Lord’s message spread and prevail.

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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