Acts 6:7
And the word of Aloha increased, and the number of the disciples increased in Urishlem greatly: and much people of the Jihudoyee were obedient to the faith.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
6And these they set before the apostles: and while praying they laid upon them the hand.
8But Estephanos was filled with grace and power, and wrought signs and miracles among the people.
Cross References
Matthew 19:30Many however are first who shall be last, and the last first.
John 12:42Yet of the chiefs also many believed in him: but because of the Pharishee they did not confess, that they might not be put out of the synagogue:
Acts 13:8But this sorcerer, Bar Shuma, whose name interpreted is Elymos, stood against them, because he desired to avert the proconsul from faith.
Acts 19:20And thus with great power prevailed and increased the faith of Aloha.
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 →