Acts 6:8

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Acts 6:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible

6 They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

7 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.

8 Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

9 But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They began to argue with Stephen,

10 but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

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Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

Acts 6:5

This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 6:10

but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

Acts 6:15

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Ephesians 4:11

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1 Timothy 3:13

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Acts 2:17

‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

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Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

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The crowds gave their undivided attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform.