Acts 6:7

KJV1611 – Modern English

The word of God spread, the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of the priests became obedient to the faith.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    So the word of God spread. The number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} increased;{G837} and{G2532} the number{G706} of the disciples{G3101} multiplied{G4129} in{G1722} Jerusalem{G2419} exceedingly;{G4970} and{G5037} a{G3793} great{G4183} company{G3793} of the priests{G2409} were obedient{G5219} to the faith.{G4102}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} increased{G837}{(G5707)}; and{G2532} the number{G706} of the disciples{G3101} multiplied{G4129}{(G5712)} in{G1722} Jerusalem{G2419} greatly{G4970}; and{G5037} a great{G4183} company{G3793} of the priests{G2409} were obedient{G5219}{(G5707)} to the faith{G4102}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And the worde of God encreased and the noubre of the disciples multiplied in Ierusalem greatly and a great company of the prestes were obedient to the faythe.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And the worde of God increased, and the nombre of the disciples multiplied greatly at Ierusalem. And there were many prestes also obedient vnto the fayth.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the worde of God increased, and the nomber of the disciples was multipled in Hierusalem greatly, and a great company of the Priests were obedient to the faith.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the worde of God encreased, & the number of ye disciples multiplied in Hierusalem greatly, and a great companie of the priestes were obedient to ye fayth.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the word of God did increase, and the number of the disciples did multiply in Jerusalem exceedingly; a great multitude also of the priests were obedient to the faith.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the word of God was increasing in power; and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem became very great, and a great number of priests were in agreement with the faith.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 12:24 : 24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.
  • Acts 19:20 : 20 So the word of God grew mightily and prevailed.
  • Col 1:6 : 6 Which has come to you, as it is in all the world; and brings forth fruit, as it does also in you, since the day you heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
  • Rom 1:5 : 5 Through whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for His name;
  • Rom 16:26 : 26 But now is revealed, and by the prophetic scriptures, according to the commandment of the eternal God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
  • 2 Tim 2:9 : 9 For which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained.
  • Heb 5:9 : 9 And having been made perfect, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him;
  • Heb 11:8 : 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out to a place which he would afterward receive as an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
  • Acts 21:20 : 20 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said to him, You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are who believe, and they are all zealous for the law:
  • Acts 13:8 : 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
  • Acts 14:22 : 22 Strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying that we must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.
  • 2 Chr 29:34 : 34 But the priests were too few, so that they could not skin all the burnt offerings; therefore, their brethren the Levites helped them until the work was done, and until the other priests had sanctified themselves, for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.
  • 2 Chr 30:24 : 24 For Hezekiah king of Judah gave to the congregation a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves.
  • Ps 132:9 : 9 Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let Your saints shout for joy.
  • Ps 132:16 : 16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
  • Matt 19:30 : 30 But many who are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.
  • Luke 2:34 : 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against
  • John 12:42 : 42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
  • 2 Thess 1:8 : 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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