Acts 6:6
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 6
“Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.”Acts 6:6
What Does Acts 6:6 Mean?
Acts 6:6 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 6, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Acts 6:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 13:3“And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.”Numbers 8:10“And thou shalt bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites:”Acts 8:17“Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.”1 Timothy 5:22“Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.”2 Timothy 1:6“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”Deuteronomy 34:9“And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”Acts 19:6“And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.”1 Timothy 4:14“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”Acts 1:24“And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,”Acts 9:17“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”Numbers 27:18“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;”Luke 23:26“And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.”Acts 6:3“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.”Hebrews 6:2“Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”Genesis 48:14“And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands wittingly; for Manasseh was the firstborn.”Mark 5:23“And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.”
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