Acts 6:7
And the worde of God increased, and the nomber of the disciples was multipled in Hierusalem greatly, and a great company of the Priests were obedient to the faith.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
6Which they set before the Apostles: and they prayed, and layed their hands on them.
8Now Steuen full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:34But the Priests were too few, and were not able to flay all the burnt offrings: therefore their brethren the Leuites did helpe them, til they had ended the worke, and vntill other Priests were sanctified: for the Leuites were more vpright in heart to sanctifie themselues, then the Priests.
Psalms 132:9Let thy Priests be clothed with righteousnesse, and let thy Saints reioyce.
Matthew 19:30But many that are first, shalbe last, and the last shalbe first.
John 12:42Neuertheles, euen among the chiefe rulers, many beleeued in him: but because of the Pharises they did not confesse him, least they should be cast out of the Synagogue.
Acts 13:8But Elymas, ye sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstoode them, and sought to turne away the Deputie from the faith.
Acts 19:20So the worde of God grewe mightily, and preuailed.
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 →