Acts 6:7
And, the word of God, went on growing, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem continued to multiply exceedingly; a great multitude of the priests also, were becoming obedient unto the faith.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
6Whom they set before the Apostles, and, praying, they laid upon them their hands.
8Now, Stephen, full of favour and power, began to do great wonders and signs among the people.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:34Only, the priests, were too few, and were unable to flay all the ascending-sacrifices,—so their brethren the Levites strengthened them, until the work was complete and until the priests had hallowed themselves, for, the Levites, were more upright in heart to hallow themselves, than the priests.
Psalms 132:9Thy priests, let them be clothed with righteousness, Thy men of lovingkindness, let them shout for joy!
Matthew 19:30But many shall be—first-last, and last-first.
John 12:42Nevertheless, however, even from among the rulers, many believed on him; but, because of the Pharisees, they were not confessing him, lest, excommunicants from the synagogue, they should be made;
Acts 13:8But Elymas the magician,—for so, when translated, is his name,—withstood them; seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
Acts 19:20Thus, with might, the Lord’s word, was growing and prevailing.
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 →