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Acts 6:6-8
International Children’s Bible
Acts 6:6-8
International Children’s Bible
6 Then they put these men before the apostles. The apostles prayed and laid their hands on[a] the men.
7 The word of God was reaching more and more people. The group of followers in Jerusalem became larger and larger. A great number of the Jewish priests believed and obeyed.
Stephen Is Arrested
8 Stephen was richly blessed by God. God gave him the power to do great miracles and signs among the people.
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- 6:6 laid their hands on Here, doing this showed that these men were given a special work of God.
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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