Acts 6:7
And the word of God increased, and the number of disciples was enlarged at Jerusalem greatly; and many people from among the Jews, were obedient to the faith.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
6These stood before the legates; and when they had prayed, they laid the hand on them.
8And Stephen was full of grace and energy; and he wrought signs and prodigies among the people.
Cross References
Matthew 19:30But there are many first who shall be last, and last who shall be first.
John 12:42And of the chiefs also, many believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees, they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
Acts 13:8And this sorcerer, Bar-Suma, (whose name is interpreted, Elymas,) withstood them; because he wished to divert the proconsul from the faith.
Acts 19:20And thus with great power was the faith of God strengthened and increased.
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 →