Read Acts 6:1-7 (New American Standard Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 6.1-7, Acts 6v1-7, Ac. 6:1-7. Now at this time, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint developed on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their w…
Other reference formats: Acts 6.1-7, Acts 6v1-7, Ac. 6:1-7.
1 Now at this time, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint developed on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.
2 So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.
3 Instead, brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.
4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
5 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.
6 And they brought these men before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them.
7 The word of God kept spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith.
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
Lit in these days
Jews who adopted the Gr language and much of Gr culture through acculturation
Lit multitude
Or service
Lit word
Lit multitude
Gr Nikolaos
I.e., a Gentile convert to Judaism
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