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Acts 6:6-8
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Acts 6:6-8
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6 Then they put these men before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.[a]
7 The word of God was reaching more and more people. The group of followers in Jerusalem became larger and larger. Even a big group of Jewish priests believed and obeyed.
Some Jews Against Stephen
8 Stephen received a great blessing. God gave him power to do great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.
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- Acts 6:6 laid their hands on them This act was a way of asking God to bless people in a special way—to heal them, to cause the Holy Spirit to come into them, or to give them power for a special work.
Acts 6:6-8
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Acts 6:6-8
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6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed(A) and laid their hands on them.(B)
7 So the word of God spread.(C) The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly,(D) and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Stephen Seized
8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs(E) among the people.
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