They had them stand before the apostles, who prayed(A) and laid their hands on(B) them.[a]

So the preaching about God flourished, the number of the disciples in Jerusalem multiplied(C) greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 6:6 The laying on of hands signified the prayer of blessing for the beginning of a new ministry.

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