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These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them and laid their hands on them in blessing.

God’s message was preached in ever-widening circles, and the number of disciples increased vastly in Jerusalem; and many of the Jewish priests were converted too.

Stephen, the man so full of faith and the Holy Spirit’s power,[a] did spectacular miracles among the people.

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 6:8 full of faith and the Holy Spirit’s power, literally, “full of grace and truth”; see v. 5.

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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