Acts 6:7
Meanwhile God's Message continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem very greatly increased, and very many priests obeyed the faith.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
6These men they brought to the Apostles, and, after prayer, they laid their hands upon them.
8And Stephen, full of grace and power, performed great marvels and signs among the people.
Cross References
Matthew 19:30"But many who are now first will be last, and many who are now last will be first.
John 12:42Nevertheless even from among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not avow their belief, for fear they should be shut out from the synagogue.
Acts 13:8But Elymas (or `the Magician,' for such is the meaning of the name) opposed them, and tried to prevent the Proconsul from accepting the faith.
Acts 19:20Thus mightily did the Lord's Message spread and triumph!
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 →