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.
God's message kept spreading like wildfire, and the number of followers in Jerusalem grew like crazy. Even a huge group of priests started believing and following the faith.
The movement was so powerful that even the religious establishment couldn't resist joining in.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, this verse describes a pivotal moment in the early church where the apostles had just addressed a dispute over food distribution to widows by appointing seven deacons, allowing them to focus more on preaching and teaching. This resolution led to explosive growth of the Christian community in Jerusalem, as the message of Jesus spread despite opposition from religious leaders. As a result, even many priests from the Jewish establishment, who were deeply rooted in the old traditions, began to embrace the faith.
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