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The disciples had these men stand in front of the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on these seven men.

The word of God continued to spread, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem grew very large. A large number of priests accepted the faith.

Stephen Is Arrested

Stephen was a man filled with God’s favor[a] and power. He did amazing things and performed miracles.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 6:8 Or “grace.”

They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed(A) and laid their hands on them.(B)

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

Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs(E) among the people.

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