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

King James Version

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

— Acts 6:6, King James Version

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Acts 6 — Context

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Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

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But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to 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 Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

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

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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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And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.

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Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of 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 King James Version reads: “Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on 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 (KJV): “Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on 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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