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Acts 6:6–7

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Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
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.
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From verse 6

  1. 2 Timothy 1:6Rank 1 from verse 6
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    6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

  2. Numbers 8:10Rank 2 from verse 6
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    10And thou shalt bring the Levites before the Lord: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites:

  3. Acts 1:24Rank 3 from verse 6
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    24And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

  4. 1 Timothy 4:14Rank 4 from verse 6
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    14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

  5. Acts 8:17Rank 5 from verse 6
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    17Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

  6. Acts 13:3Rank 6 from verse 6
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    3And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

  7. Acts 9:17Rank 7 from verse 6
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    17And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

  8. 1 Timothy 5:22Rank 8 from verse 6
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    22Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

  9. Hebrews 6:2Rank 9 from verse 6
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    2Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

From verse 7

  1. Acts 19:20Rank 1 from verse 7
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    20So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

  2. Acts 12:24Rank 2 from verse 7
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    24¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied.

  3. Colossians 1:6Rank 3 from verse 7
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    6Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

  4. Hebrews 5:9Rank 4 from verse 7
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    9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

  5. Romans 16:26Rank 5 from verse 7
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    26But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

  6. Acts 14:22Rank 6 from verse 7
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    22Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

  7. John 12:42Rank 7 from verse 7
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    42¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

  8. Romans 1:5Rank 8 from verse 7
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    5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

  9. Acts 13:8Rank 9 from verse 7
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    8But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

  10. Acts 21:20Rank 10 from verse 7
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    20And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

  11. Hebrews 11:8Rank 11 from verse 7
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    8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

  12. Luke 2:34Rank 12 from verse 7
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    34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

  13. Matthew 19:30Rank 13 from verse 7
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    30But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

  14. Psalms 132:16Rank 14 from verse 7
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    16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

  15. 2 Chronicles 29:34Rank 15 from verse 7
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    34But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the other priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.

  16. 2 Chronicles 30:24Rank 16 from verse 7
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    24For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.

  17. 2 Thessalonians 1:8Rank 17 from verse 7
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    8In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  18. 2 Timothy 2:9Rank 18 from verse 7
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    9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

  19. Psalms 132:9Rank 19 from verse 7
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    9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

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Acts 6:6

COMBINED MEANING

whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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set

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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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apostles

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1. Persons sent or commissioned as messengers, including apostles of Christ or of the Lamb. 2. Persons who claim or present themselves as apostles without being true apostles.

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COMBINED MEANING

laid

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Sense 1: Placed, set, put down, deposited, arranged, established, founded, imposed, applied, stored, buried, or overlaid. Sense 2: Reclined or brought to rest.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

hands

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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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DEFINED WORDS

Acts 6:7

COMBINED MEANING

word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

number

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Sense 1: A count or quantity. Sense 2: To count, reckon, appoint, or include among a group.

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multiplied

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Made or became more numerous or abundant; increased in number, amount, extent, or degree.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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company

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1. A group, body, assembly, or number gathered or associated together. 2. Companionship or association; to associate with.

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priests

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Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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obedient

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Yielding, submitting, or acting according to a command or authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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6:5¶ And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

6:6Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

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6:7And 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.

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