Acts 6:7

Translations

Modern

So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Traditional

And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Literal

And the word of God kept increasing, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem was multiplied exceedingly, and a great multitude of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith.

Latin

Et verbum Domini crescebat, et multiplicabatur numerus discipulorum in Jerusalem valde: multa etiam turba sacerdotum obediebat fidei.

Original

Greek

English

So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Notes

Acts 6:7

The apostles were wise in how they dealt with the issue. This led to an increase in the number of Christians, including many of the Jewish priests.
his is the first of three places in Acts where Luke notes that God’s message continued to spread (see also 12:24; 19:20). When serious difficulties arose, God’s message overcame internal conflict, idolatry, and pagan practices. As a result, the community continued to grow. The book of Acts tells the story of how the good news about Jesus spread without being stopped (see 28:31).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Stephen Empowering Leadership The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Holy Spirit’s Work

Events

Seven chosen to servec. AD 30

Related verses

Acts 19:20
So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.
Acts 12:24
But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.
Colossians 1:6
…that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.
Hebrews 5:9
And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
Romans 16:26
…but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—
John 12:42
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.
Acts 14:22
…strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Romans 1:5
Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.
Psalm 132:16
I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy.
Acts 21:20
When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.
Acts 13:8
But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.
Matthew 19:30
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

Parallels

1 Timothy 3:8–13

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Deacon, Deaconess Disciple Hellenism Hellenists Persecution Peter, the Apostle Philip Priests and Levites Stephen

Topics

Faith: Priests Revivals: At Pentecost, and Times After Pentecost

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