Acts 6:7

New American Bible - revised edition

The word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly; even a large group of priests were becoming obedient to the faith. Accusation Against Stephen.

Cross References

Acts 19:20

Thus did the word of the Lord continue to spread with influence and power. Paul’s Plans.

Acts 12:24

But the word of God continued to spread and grow. Mission of Barnabas and Saul.

Colossians 1:6

that has come to you. Just as in the whole world it is bearing fruit and growing, so also among you, from the day you heard it and came to know the grace of God in truth,

Hebrews 5:9

and when he was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,

Romans 16:26

but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith,

Romans 1:5

Through him we have received the grace of apostleship, to bring about the obedience of faith, for the sake of his name, among all the Gentiles,

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”

Hebrews 11:8

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; he went out, not knowing where he was to go.

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.

2 Thessalonians 1:8

in blazing fire, inflicting punishment on those who do not acknowledge God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

Acts 21:20

They praised God when they heard it but said to him, “Brother, you see how many thousands of believers there are from among the Jews, and they are all zealous observers of the law.

Acts 13:8

But Elymas the magician (for that is what his name means) opposed them in an attempt to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

John 12:42

Nevertheless, many, even among the authorities, believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge it openly in order not to be expelled from the synagogue.

Luke 2:34

and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted

Matthew 19:30

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

Psalm 132:16

I will clothe its priests with salvation; its devout shall shout for joy.

Psalm 132:9

Your priests will be clothed with justice; your devout will shout for joy.”

2 Chronicles 30:24

King Hezekiah of Judah had contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep to the assembly, and the princes a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep. The priests sanctified themselves in great numbers,

2 Chronicles 29:34

Since there were too few priests to skin all the victims for the burnt offerings, their fellow Levites assisted them until the task was completed and the priests had sanctified themselves. The Levites, in fact, were more careful than the priests to sanctify themselves.

Acts 2:47

praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Acts 6:1

At that time, as the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.

Galatians 1:23

they only kept hearing that “the one who once was persecuting us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”

Galatians 6:10

So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. Final Appeal.

Jude 1:3

Beloved, although I was making every effort to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel a need to write to encourage you to contend for the faith that was once for all handed down to the holy ones.

Jude 1:20

But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the holy Spirit.