Acts 6:7

Modern English Version

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 29:34

However there were too few priests, and they were not able to skin the burnt offerings. But their brothers the Levites helped them until the work was finished and more priests consecrated themselves, for the Levites were more upright in heart to consecrate themselves than the priests.

2 Chronicles 30:24

For Hezekiah king of Judah gave the assembly a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep. And the officials offered up for the assembly a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep. And a multitude of priests consecrated themselves.

Psalm 132:16

Also her priests will I clothe with salvation, and her saints will shout for joy.

Psalm 132:9

Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let Your saints shout for joy.

Matthew 19:30

But many who are first will be last, and the last first.

Luke 2:34

Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined to cause the fall and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign which will be spoken against,

John 12:42

Yet many of the rulers also believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they be put out of the synagogue.

Acts 12:24

But the word of God spread and increased.

Acts 13:8

But Elymas the sorcerer (which is his name by interpretation) opposed them, trying to divert the proconsul from the faith.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the minds of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions and thus enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 19:20

So the word of the Lord powerfully grew and spread.

Acts 2:47

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Acts 21:20

When they heard this, they glorified the Lord. Then they said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who believe, and they are all zealous for the law.

Acts 6:1

Now in those days, as the disciples were multiplied, there was murmuring among the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution.

Romans 1:5

Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for the obedience of faith among all nations for His name,

Romans 16:26

but now is revealed by the prophetic Scriptures according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all the Gentiles for the obedience of faith,

Galatians 1:23

They had heard only, “He who persecuted us in times past now preaches the faith which he once destroyed.”

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Colossians 1:6

which has come to you, as it has in all the world, and brings forth fruit, as it has also in you, since the day you heard it and knew the grace of God in truth.

2 Thessalonians 1:8

in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 2:9

in which I suffer trouble like a criminal, even with chains. But the word of God is not bound.

Hebrews 11:8

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out into a place which he would later receive as an inheritance. He went out not knowing where he was going.

Hebrews 5:9

and being made complete, He became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey Him,

Jude 1:20

But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Pray in the Holy Spirit.

Jude 1:3

Beloved, while I diligently tried to write to you of the salvation we have in common, I found it necessary to write and appeal to you to contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints.