Acts 6: The Seven Chosen and Stephen Seized

When the Hellenist widows are overlooked in the daily distribution, the apostles have the church choose seven men to serve so they can devote themselves to prayer and the word. Stephen, full of grace and power, is falsely accused and brought before the council.

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According to Acts 6:6, once the seven men were selected, what two actions did the apostles take to formally commission them?

The apostles held a public vote to confirm the seven a second timeThe apostles gave the seven new names and sent them to different citiesThe apostles required the seven to fast for forty days before servingThe apostles interceded for the seven in prayer and formally commissioned them through physical touch