Read Acts 6:1-7 (Contemporary English Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 6.1-7, Acts 6v1-7, Ac. 6:1-7. A lot of people were now becoming followers of the Lord. But some of the ones who spoke Greek started complaining about the ones who spoke Aramaic. They complaine…
Other reference formats: Acts 6.1-7, Acts 6v1-7, Ac. 6:1-7.
1 A lot of people were now becoming followers of the Lord. But some of the ones who spoke Greek started complaining about the ones who spoke Aramaic. They complained that the Greek-speaking widows were not given their share when the food supplies were handed out each day.
2 The twelve apostles called the whole group of followers together and said, “We should not give up preaching God's message in order to serve at tables.
3 My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.
4 We can spend our time praying and serving God by preaching.”
5 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.
6 These men were brought to the apostles. Then the apostles prayed and placed their hands on the men to show they had been chosen to do this work.
7 God's message spread, and many more people in Jerusalem became followers. Even a large number of priests put their faith in the Lord.
Passage themes
The growing church — the number of the disciples was multiplied
Murmuring among brothers — there arose a murmuring
The Greek-speaking believers — of the Grecians
Born a Hebrew — against the Hebrews
Caring for widows — their widows were neglected
The assembly gathered — Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them
Judging what is right — It is not reason
Delegating to stay faithful — that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables
One same family — brethren
Choosing the leaders — look ye out among you seven men
A recognized reputation — of honest report
The Spirit source of wisdom — full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom
The entrusted service — whom we may appoint over this business
Devoted to ministry — we will give ourselves continually
Persevering in prayer — to prayer
Everyone agreed — the saying pleased the whole multitude
A man full of God — Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost
Philip the evangelist — Philip
The name of the Nicolaitans — Nicolas
From the nations — a proselyte of Antioch
The word advancing — the word of God increased
The church growing — the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly
Priests won over — a great company of the priests
Believing means obeying — were obedient to the faith
Notes and references
to serve at tables: This may mean either that they were in charge of handing out food to the widows or that they were in charge of the money, since the Greek word “table” may also mean “bank.”
worshiped with the Jewish people: This translates the Greek word “proselyte” that means a Gentile who had accepted the Jewish religion.
Events in this chapter
6 — Choix des sept diacres
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc