Act 6:7 | NETfull | STEP | 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.

Acts 6:7

7 The word of God continued to spread, ^{▼▼ Grk “kept on spreading”; the verb has been translated as a progressive imperfect.} the number of disciples in Jerusalem ^{▼▼ For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; Journey of Paul map 1-F4; Journey of Paul map 2-F4; Journey of Paul map 3-F4; Journey of Paul map 4-F4.} increased greatly, and a large group ^{▼▼ Grk “a great multitude.”} ^{▼▼ A large group. Many Jews, even some religious leaders, were responding.} of priests became obedient to the faith.