Acts 6:7
and the word of{the God} has-been-growing and the number of{the disciples} in Jerusalem has-been-multiplying vehemently, besides [a] vast crowd of{the consecrateds[i.e. priests]} have-been-hearkening-under to{the faith}.
Garth's Hyper-literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
6whom they-stand in-sight of{the sent-off[one]s} and, pray[ing], they-place-upon to{same} the hands,
Cross References
Matthew 19:30Moreover, many firsts will-be lasts and lasts firsts,
John 12:42Likewise, nevertheless, also out of{the chiefs} many believe/entrust into same; contrariwise, through[i.e. on account of] the Pharisees, they-have_not_been-same-word-ing/acknowledging, lest in-which-place they-would-become off/away-from-gathering[translit. "synagogue"]-ible[adjective],
Acts 13:8Moreover, Elymas, the magus, for the-same-ly the name of{same} is-being-translated, has-been-standing-in-place-of/against/in-opposition to{same[plural]}, seeking to-through-turn/twist/distort the proconsul from of{the faith}.
Acts 19:20The-same-ly, according-to might the word of{the Lord} has-been-growing and has-been-having-strength.
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 →