Acts 6:7 (WEB)
The word of God increased and the number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Catechism · 1
“…the point that St. James could tell St. Paul, "How many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed; and they are all zealous for the Law."” — Catechism footnote: Acts 6:7; 15:5; 21:20.
Fathers and councils · 3
Irenaeus of Lyons
“Luke also has recorded that Stephen, who was the first elected into the diaconate by the apostles, and who was the first slain for the testimony of Christ, spoke regarding Moses as follows: “This man did indeed receive the commandments of the living God to…” — editor's note: [Acts vi. 3–7. It is evident that the laity elected, and the apostles ordained.]
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Hippolytus of Rome
“Wherefore it also was fulfilled in deed.” — editor's note: [By the sin of Annas and Caiaphas, with others, the tribe of Levi became formally subject to this curse again, and with Simeon (absorbed into Judah) inherited…
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Augustine of Hippo
“Not that word which was spoken to this or that prophet, and of which it is said, “Now the word of God grew and multiplied;” and again, “Faith then cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ;” and again, “When ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it…” — editor's note: Acts vi. 7
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Cross-references · 9
Cited together in Catechism §595.
Cited together in Catechism §595.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.11.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.11.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.11.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.11.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.11.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.11.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.11.