Acts 6:6

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 6:6

BSB
They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
AKJV
Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
CPDV
These they set before the sight of the Apostles, and while praying, they imposed hands on them.
ERV
whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
NHEB
whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
SMT
Whom they set before the sent: and having prayed, they put hands upon them.

Commentary for Acts 6:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 6:6
Summary
Apostles ordain chosen leaders through prayer
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Apostolic ordination ceremony
Estimated Time Period
c. 30-35 AD
Category
Ritual