⁶ They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed^(A) and laid their hands on them.^(B)

⁷ So the word of God spread.^(C) The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly,^(D) and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

²⁴ But the word of God^(A) continued to spread and flourish.^(B)