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Then they put these men before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands[a] on them.

The word of God was continuing to spread. The group of followers in Jerusalem increased, and a great number of the Jewish priests believed and obeyed.

Stephen Is Accused

Stephen was richly blessed by God who gave him the power to do great miracles and signs among the people.

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Footnotes

  1. 6:6 laid their hands The laying on of hands had many purposes, including the giving of a blessing, power, or authority.

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