Acts 6:1 shows the multiplication leading to conflict — here after resolution the word increases further and priests join.

Acts 12:24 echoes the same pattern: despite opposition, the word of God continues to spread and flourish.

Acts 19:20 uses identical language — the word of the Lord spreading and growing in power, reinforcing the theme of unstoppable gospel growth.

Acts 21:20 reports thousands of Jews believing, continuing the rapid growth among priests and people initiated here.

Acts 4:1 shows priests opposing the apostles — here a great company of priests become obedient, a dramatic reversal.

Acts 5:14 records multitudes being added — here the growth continues and now includes many priests specifically.

In Acts 13:49, the word of the Lord is published throughout the region, continuing the theme of the word increasing from Jerusalem.

In Acts 16:5, churches increase in number daily, paralleling the multiplication of disciples in Jerusalem after Stephen's ministry.

In John 12:42, many rulers believed but feared to confess – here, priests are obedient openly, contrasting their secret faith.

Colossians 1:6 confirms the global pattern: the gospel bears fruit and grows everywhere, just as it did in Jerusalem here.

John 7:48 notes that none of the rulers believed — here a great company of priests (rulers) become obedient, directly countering that.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:1, Paul requests prayer that the word may spread freely, exactly echoing the word's increase in Acts 6:7.

Psalm 132:9 prays for priests to be clothed with righteousness — a prayer answered in Acts as many priests become faithful.

2 Chronicles 29:34 notes priests were less conscientious about consecration — contrasting with the many priests now becoming obedient.

2 Timothy 2:9 adds that God's word cannot be chained — even in chains it spreads, showing the resilience behind the growth here.