Acts 6:7
And the word of God did increase, and the number of the disciples did multiply in Jerusalem exceedingly; a great multitude also of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
6whom they did set before the apostles, and they, having prayed, laid on them [their] hands.
8And Stephen, full of faith and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people,
Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:34Only, the priests have become few, and have not been able to strip the whole of the burnt-offerings, and their brethren the Levites strengthen them till the completion of the work, and till the priests sanctify themselves, for the Levites [are] more upright of heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.
Psalms 132:9Thy priests do put on righteousness, And Thy pious ones cry aloud.
Matthew 19:30and many first shall be last, and last first.
John 12:42Still, however, also out of the rulers did many believe in him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing, that they might not be put out of the synagogue,
Acts 13:8and there withstood them Elymas the magian — for so is his name interpreted — seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.
Acts 19:20so powerfully was the word of God increasing 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 →