Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large number of the priests became obedient to the faith.
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8Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:34But the priests were too few to skin all the burnt offerings, so their brothers, the Levites, helped them until the work was done, and until the priests could consecrate themselves, for the Levites had been more careful to consecrate themselves than the priests.
Psalms 132:9May your priests be clothed with integrity; 1 may your faithful ones shout for joy. 1
Matthew 19:30But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.
John 12:42But despite that, many of the rulers believed in Jesus; but because of the Pharisees, they did not admit it so that they would not be banned from the synagogue.
Acts 13:8But Elymas “the magician” (that is how his name is translated) opposed them; he tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Acts 19:20So the word of the Lord spread very widely in powerful ways.
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 →