Acts 6:6-8
Living Bible
6 These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them and laid their hands on them in blessing.
7 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.
8 Stephen, the man so full of faith and the Holy Spirit’s power,[a] did spectacular miracles among the people.
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- Acts 6:8 full of faith and the Holy Spirit’s power, literally, “full of grace and truth”; see v. 5.
Acts 6:6-8
New International Version
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.
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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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