Acts 6:6 asv — whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.

American Standard Version

"whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them. "

— Acts 6:6, American Standard Version

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Acts 6 — Context

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Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

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But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.

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And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaüs a proselyte of Antioch;

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whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.

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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.

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And Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and signs among the people.

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But there arose certain of them that were of the synagogue calledthe synagogueof the Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Acts 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 6:6 say?
Acts 6:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them. ”
Where is Acts 6:6 in the Bible?
Acts 6:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 6, verse 6.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 6:6.
What translation should I read Acts 6:6 in?
Acts 6:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 6:6?
Acts 6:6 reads (ASV): “whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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