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They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. <a href="/nlt/acts/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Everyone liked this idea, and they chose the following: Stephen (a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch (an earlier convert to the Jewish faith). <a href="/esv/acts/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. <a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. <a href="/blb/acts/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the statement was pleasing before the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch, a convert, <a href="/kjv/acts/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: <a href="/nkjv/acts/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, <a href="/nasb_/acts/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The announcement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. <a href="/nasb/acts/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> The statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. <a href="/nasb77/acts/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. <a href="/lsb/acts/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And this word pleased the whole congregation, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. <a href="/amp/acts/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The suggestion pleased the whole congregation; and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith [in Christ Jesus], and [filled with and led by] the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas (Nikolaos), a proselyte (Gentile convert) from Antioch. <a href="/csb/acts/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a convert from Antioch. <a href="/hcsb/acts/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte from Antioch. <a href="/asv/acts/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus a proselyte of Antioch; <a href="/cev/acts/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This suggestion pleased everyone, and they began by choosing Stephen. He had great faith and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and also Nicolaus, who worshiped with the Jewish people in Antioch. <a href="/erv/acts/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: <a href="/gwt/acts/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, who was a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, who had converted to Judaism in the city of Antioch. <a href="/gnt/acts/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> The whole group was pleased with the apostles' proposal, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a Gentile from Antioch who had earlier been converted to Judaism. <a href="/isv/acts/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. <a href="/msb/acts/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. <a href="/net/acts/6.htm">NET Bible</a> The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. <a href="/nheb/acts/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And these words pleased the whole gathering. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; <a href="/wbt/acts/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: <a href="/wey/acts/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch. <a href="/web/acts/6.htm">World English Bible</a> These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the thing was pleasing before all the multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch, <a href="/blb/acts/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the statement was pleasing before the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch, a convert, <a href="/ylt/acts/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the thing was pleasing before all the multitude, and they did choose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch, <a href="/slt/acts/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the word pleased before all the multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the saying was liked by all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch. <a href="/cpdv/acts/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the plan pleased the entire multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and with the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a new arrival from Antioch. <a href="/nabre/acts/6.htm">New American Bible</a> The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> What they said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This suggestion pleased the whole people so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Proch’orus and Ni-ca’nor and Ti’mon and Par’menas and Nic’o-las, a proselyte of An’ti-och. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And this statement was pleasing before all the people, and they chose Estephanos, a man who was full of faith and of The Spirit of Holiness, and Philippus, Procuros, Nicanor, Timon, Parmena and Nicholas, an Antiochene proselyte.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the speech pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch, <a href="/godbey/acts/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the word was pleasing before all the multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, <a href="/haweis/acts/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And this saying was very agreeable to all the multitude: and they elected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas a proselyte a man of Antioch: <a href="/mace/acts/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch. <a href="/wey/acts/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch. <a href="/worrell/acts/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the saying was pleasing to the multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch; <a href="/worsley/acts/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the advice pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus a proselyte of Antioch. <a href="/parallel/acts/6-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1657" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/6.htm">The Choosing of the Seven</a> …4and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">This</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">proposal</a> <a href="/greek/700.htm" title="700: ēresen (V-AIA-3S) -- To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable.">pleased</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantos (Adj-GNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/4128.htm" title="4128: plēthous (N-GNS) -- A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace.">group.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1586.htm" title="1586: exelexanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select.">They chose</a> <a href="/greek/4736.htm" title="4736: Stephanon (N-AMS) -- The same as stephanos; Stephanus, a Christian.">Stephen,</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andra (N-AMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/4134.htm" title="4134: plērēs (Adj-NMS) -- Full, abounding in, complete, completely occupied with. From pletho; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete.">full</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">of faith</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">of the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as well as</a> <a href="/greek/5376.htm" title="5376: Philippon (N-AMS) -- From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites.">Philip,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4402.htm" title="4402: Prochoron (N-AMS) -- Prochorus, one of the seven original deacons at Jerusalem. From pro and choros; before the dance; Prochorus, a Christian.">Prochorus,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3527.htm" title="3527: Nikanora (N-AMS) -- Nicanor, a proper name. Probably from nikao; victorious; Nicanor, a Christian.">Nicanor,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5096.htm" title="5096: Timōna (N-AMS) -- Timon, one of the seven original deacons at Jerusalem. From time; valuable; Timon, a Christian.">Timon,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3937.htm" title="3937: Parmenan (N-AMS) -- Probably by contraction for Parmenides; constant; Parmenas, a Christian.">Parmenas,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3532.htm" title="3532: Nikolaon (N-AMS) -- Nicolaus, a proper name. From nikos and Laodikeus; victorious over the people; Nicolaus, a heretic.">Nicolas</a> <a href="/greek/491.htm" title="491: Antiochea (N-AMS) -- An Antiochian, an inhabitant of Antioch. From Antiocheia; an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia.">from Antioch,</a> <a href="/greek/4339.htm" title="4339: prosēlyton (N-AMS) -- From the alternate of proserchomai; an arriver from a foreign region, i.e., an acceder to Judaism.">a convert to Judaism.</a> 6They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Acts 11:24</a> Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. <a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Acts 8:5-6</a> Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. / The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. <a href="/acts/13-52.htm">Acts 13:52</a> And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8</a> Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a> Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. <a href="/1_timothy/3-8.htm">1 Timothy 3:8-10</a> Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. / They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. / Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a> I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well. <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a> For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Romans 12:7</a> if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a> Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a> And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-8.htm">1 Corinthians 12:8-10</a> To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, / to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:the saying.<a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22</a> Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:<a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Genesis 41:37</a> And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.<a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1,23</a> A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger… Stephen.<a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3,8,10</a> 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… <a href="/acts/7-1.htm">Acts 7:1-60</a> Then said the high priest, Are these things so? … <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1,2</a> And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles… Philip.<a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Acts 8:5-13,26-40</a> Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them… <a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8</a> And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.Nicolas.<a href="/revelation/2-6.htm">Revelation 2:6,15</a> But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate… a proselyte.<a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1</a> Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/john/21-18.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-10.htm">Convert</a> <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">General</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Group</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Judaism</a> <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Met</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/john/5-21.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/john/8-29.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Proposal</a> <a href="/matthew/23-15.htm">Proselyte</a> <a href="/luke/6-14.htm">Selected</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/5-24.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Stephen</a> <a href="/matthew/14-8.htm">Suggestion</a> <a href="/acts/5-20.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Antioch</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Convert</a> <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">General</a> <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/genesis/32-8.htm">Group</a> <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Judaism</a> <a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Met</a> <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Philip</a> <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/genesis/34-18.htm">Proposal</a> <a href="/matthew/23-15.htm">Proselyte</a> <a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Selected</a> <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Stephen</a> <a href="/acts/25-20.htm">Suggestion</a> <a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 6</div>1. <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">The apostles, desirous to have the poor cared for, </a> 2. <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">as also careful themselves to dispense the word of God, the food of the soul,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">recommend,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">and with the church's consent ordain seven chosen men to the office of deaconship.</a> 7. <a href="/acts/6-7.htm">The word of God prevails,</a> 8. <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, confuting those with whom he disputed, </a> 12. <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">is brought before the council, </a> 13. <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">and falsely accused of blasphemy against the law and the temple.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The early church was facing internal challenges, particularly regarding the distribution of food to widows. The proposal to appoint seven men to oversee this task was met with approval, indicating unity and consensus among the believers. This reflects the early church's commitment to communal harmony and practical solutions to maintain peace and order.They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Stephen is highlighted as a man of exceptional spiritual character, filled with faith and the Holy Spirit. This description sets the stage for his later role as the first Christian martyr (Acts 7). His faith and spiritual fullness are reminiscent of the qualities seen in leaders throughout Scripture, such as Moses and David, who were also chosen for their deep relationship with God.as well as Philip, Philip later becomes an evangelist, known for his role in spreading the Gospel to Samaria and his encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8). His selection here foreshadows his significant contributions to the early church's mission and the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish boundaries.Prochorus, Little is known about Prochorus, but tradition holds that he may have been a companion of John the Apostle and possibly the author of the Gospel of John. His inclusion signifies the diverse backgrounds and potential future roles of these early church leaders.Nicanor, Nicanor's name is Greek, suggesting that he, like the others, was likely a Hellenistic Jew. This reflects the church's inclusivity and the importance of addressing the needs of Greek-speaking Jewish Christians, which was a central issue leading to the appointment of these seven men.Timon, Timon, like the others, was chosen to help bridge the cultural and linguistic divide within the early church. His role underscores the importance of service and administration in the church's mission, ensuring that practical needs were met alongside spiritual growth.Parmenas, Parmenas is another of the seven chosen to serve. His selection highlights the church's emphasis on character and reputation, as these men were chosen for their ability to manage the church's resources wisely and fairly.and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. Nicolas is noted as a proselyte from Antioch, indicating he was a Gentile who converted to Judaism before becoming a Christian. This detail emphasizes the early church's diversity and the breaking down of ethnic and religious barriers, aligning with the broader biblical theme of the Gospel being for all nations. Antioch later becomes a significant center for early Christianity, further highlighting Nicolas's importance in the church's expansion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/stephen.htm">Stephen</a> Described as "a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit," Stephen is the first named among the seven chosen. He later becomes the first Christian martyr. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philip.htm">Philip</a> Another of the seven, Philip is known for his evangelistic work, including the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prochorus,_nicanor,_timon,_parmenas.htm">Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas</a> These men are less prominently featured in the New Testament, but they were chosen for their good reputation and spiritual qualifications. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nicolas_from_antioch.htm">Nicolas from Antioch</a> A convert to Judaism, Nicolas is noted for his background, indicating the diverse nature of the early church. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_whole_group.htm">The Whole Group</a> Refers to the early Christian community in Jerusalem, which was involved in the decision-making process.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_qualifications.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Qualifications</a> The early church prioritized spiritual qualifications over mere administrative skills. This highlights the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit and faith in any ministry role. <a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_the_early_church.htm">Diversity in the Early Church</a> The selection of Nicolas, a convert from Antioch, shows the inclusivity and diversity of the early church, setting a precedent for embracing different backgrounds in the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/c/community_involvement_in_decision-making.htm">Community Involvement in Decision-Making</a> The whole group was pleased with the proposal, indicating the value of communal discernment and unity in church decisions. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_deacons_in_the_church.htm">Role of Deacons in the Church</a> The seven were chosen to serve, illustrating the biblical model of deacons as servants who support the ministry of the Word and care for the practical needs of the community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 6</a> <a href="/q/did_stephen_have_the_face_of_an_angel.htm">Did Stephen have the face of an angel?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_prochorus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Prochorus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_conscientious_objection.htm">Who was Prochorus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_stephen's_wonders.htm">Acts 6:8 – Where is the historical or archaeological corroboration for Stephen’s “great wonders and signs” if these events were so extraordinary? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) And they chose Stephen.--The seven who were chosen all bear Greek names, and it is a natural, though not a necessary, inference, that they were all of the Hellenistic section of the Church, either because that section had a majority, or because the Hebrews generously voted for giving them special representatives of their own. The order of names may represent the actual order of election, Stephen obtaining the largest number of votes, and so on. The position occupied by the new teacher is so prominent that we should welcome anything that threw light on his previous training. Unhappily we cannot advance beyond the region of uncertain tradition, or, at best, of probable inference. The coincidences, however, which suggest that inference are not without interest. (1) The name of Stephanus was not a common one, and appears in few inscriptions. Like so many of the names in Romans 16, however, it is found in those of the Columbarium, or burial-place, of the household of the Empress Livia. The man bearing it is described as a goldsmith (Aurifaber), and as immunis--i.e., exempted from the religious obligations of his trade-guild. He is a freed-man or libertinus. Circumstances, such as the bequest by Herod the Great of his gold plate to Livia (Jos. Ant. xvi. 5, ? 1; xvii. 8, ? 1), indicate an intimate connection between him and the Imperial Court, and make it probable that the goldsmith Stephanus was a Jew. The business was one in which then, as in later ages, Jews conspicuously excelled, and the exemption just mentioned may well have been, as it were, of the nature of a "conscience-clause" in his favour. The name is found also on a tablet in the museum of the Collegio Romano. (2) It is obvious that the "strangers of Rome"--the Jews from the capital of the empire--were likely to be among the most prominent of the Hellenistae at Jerusalem. It was antecedently probable that the name of one of that body should stand first on the list. (3) When Stephen becomes conspicuous as a teacher, the synagogue which is the most prominent scene of his activity is that of the Libertines, who can be none other than the freed-men or emancipated Jews from Rome. (See Note on <a href="/acts/6-9.htm" title="Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.">Acts 6:9</a>.) (4) Jews from Rome were, we have seen, present on the Day of Pentecost, and some conspicuous converts from among them had been made before Stephen appears on the scene. (See Note on <a href="/acts/4-37.htm" title="Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.">Acts 4:37</a>.) (5) The very appointment of the Seven has, as we have seen, its origin in the customs of the trade-guilds of Rome, such as that to which the goldsmith Stephanus had belonged. Taking all these facts together, there seems sufficient ground to believe that in the proto-martyr of the Church, whose teaching and whose prayers exercised so marvellous an influence in the history of the Church of Christ, we have one of the earliest representatives of Roman Christianity. A tradition accepted by Epiphanius in the fourth century leads to another conclusion. Stephen and Philip were both, it was said, of the number of the Seventy who were sent shortly after the last Feast of Tabernacles in our Lord's ministry into every city and village where He Himself would come. That mission, as has been said in the Note on <a href="/luke/10-1.htm" title="After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come.">Luke 10:1</a>, was in its very form, symbolic of the admission of the Gentile nations to the kingdom of God; and it would seem from <a href="/luke/9-52.htm" title="And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.">Luke 9:52</a>; <a href="/luke/17-11.htm" title="And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the middle of Samaria and Galilee.">Luke 17:11</a>, as if, at that time, Samaria had been the chief scene of our Lord's ministry, and therefore of that of the Seventy. In a mission of such a nature, it was not unlikely that Hellenistic Jews should be more or less prominent, and the assumption of some previous connection with Samaria gives an adequate explanation both of Philip's choice of that region as the scene of his work as an Evangelist (<a href="/acts/8-5.htm" title="Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ to them.">Acts 8:5</a>) and of the general tendency of St. Stephen's speech; perhaps also of one of the real or apparent inaccuracies which criticism has noted as a proof of ignorance either in the speaker or the writer. (See Note on <a href="/acts/7-16.htm" title="And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulcher that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.">Acts 7:16</a>.) Admitting the comparative lateness of the tradition mentioned by Epiphanius, it was still antecedently probable that men, who had been brought into prominence by their Lord's special choice, would not be passed over in such an election as that now before us; and if, as suggested in the Note on <a href="/luke/10-1.htm" title="After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come.">Luke 10:1</a>, the Seventy were the representatives of the Prophets of the New Testament, then it was natural that men should turn to them when they wanted to find men "full of the Holy Ghost and of wisdom." . . . <a href="/commentaries/acts/6-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[This] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. proposal λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. pleased ἤρεσεν (ēresen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_700.htm">Strong's 700: </a> To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole παντὸς (pantos) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. group. πλήθους (plēthous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4128.htm">Strong's 4128: </a> A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace. They chose ἐξελέξαντο (exelexanto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1586.htm">Strong's 1586: </a> To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select. Stephen, Στέφανον (Stephanon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4736.htm">Strong's 4736: </a> The same as stephanos; Stephanus, a Christian. a man ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. full πλήρης (plērēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4134.htm">Strong's 4134: </a> Full, abounding in, complete, completely occupied with. From pletho; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete. of faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [of the] Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. as well as καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Philip, Φίλιππον (Philippon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5376.htm">Strong's 5376: </a> From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites. Prochorus, Πρόχορον (Prochoron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4402.htm">Strong's 4402: </a> Prochorus, one of the seven original deacons at Jerusalem. From pro and choros; before the dance; Prochorus, a Christian. Nicanor, Νικάνορα (Nikanora) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3527.htm">Strong's 3527: </a> Nicanor, a proper name. Probably from nikao; victorious; Nicanor, a Christian. Timon, Τίμωνα (Timōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5096.htm">Strong's 5096: </a> Timon, one of the seven original deacons at Jerusalem. From time; valuable; Timon, a Christian. Parmenas, Παρμενᾶν (Parmenan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3937.htm">Strong's 3937: </a> Probably by contraction for Parmenides; constant; Parmenas, a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Nicolas Νικόλαον (Nikolaon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3532.htm">Strong's 3532: </a> Nicolaus, a proper name. From nikos and Laodikeus; victorious over the people; Nicolaus, a heretic. from Antioch, Ἀντιοχέα (Antiochea) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_491.htm">Strong's 491: </a> An Antiochian, an inhabitant of Antioch. From Antiocheia; an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia. a convert to Judaism. προσήλυτον (prosēlyton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4339.htm">Strong's 4339: </a> From the alternate of proserchomai; an arriver from a foreign region, i.e., an acceder to Judaism. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/6-5.htm">Acts 6:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 6:5 These words pleased the whole multitude (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/6-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 6:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 6:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/6-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 6:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 6:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>