1 In those days, as the number of disciples grew, the so-called Hellenists complained against the so-called Hebrews, because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.
2 So the Twelve summoned the whole body of disciples together and said, "It is not right that we should neglect the word of God to serve at tables.
3 So, friends, choose from among yourselves seven respected men full of Spirit and wisdom, that we may appoint them to this task.
4 As for us, we shall give ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word."
5 The whole community agreed and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and Holy Spirit; Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenus and Nicolaus of Antioch who was a proselyte.
6 They presented these men to the apostles who first prayed over them and then laid hands upon them.
7 The Word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly and even many priests accepted the faith.
8 Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.
9 Some persons then came forward, who belonged to the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia and Asia.
10 They argued with Stephen but they could not match the wisdom and the spirit with which he spoke.
11 As they were unable to face the truth, they bribed some men to say, "We heard him speak against Moses and against God."
12 So they stirred up the people, the elders and the teachers of the Law; they took him by surprise, seized him and brought him before the Council.
13 Then they produced false witnesses who said, "This man never stops speaking against our Holy Place and the Law.
14 We even heard him say that Jesus the Nazarean will destroy our Holy Place and change the customs which Moses handed down to us."
15 And all who sat in the Council fixed their eyes on him, and his face appeared to them like the face of an angel.
Versículos relacionados com Acts, 6:
Acts of Apostles 6 describes the choice and order of the seven deacons, which would be responsible for serving the tables of Greek believers and thus solving a problem of food distribution in the church. The following verses are related to the topics addressed in this chapter:
Philippians 1:1 - "Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with bishops and deacons." This verse points out that the early church had an established order, with deacons among its leaders.
1 Timothy 3:8 - "In the same way, deacons are worthy, not a fold, not given to much wine, not coveted of dishonest profit." Here Paul gives specific instructions on the qualities that deacons should have.
Acts of the Apostles 6:5 - "And this opinion was content to the whole multitude, and they elected Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Filipe, and Procoro, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Nicholas and Nicholas, Prosélito de Antioch . " This verse shows the choice of seven deacons and their qualities.
1 Peter 4:10-11-"Serve one another according to the gift they have received, as good dwarfs of the multiform grace of God. If anyone speaks, speak according to the words of God; if anyone serves, do it in strength May God supply, that in all things God will be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom Glory and power belongs to everyone ever. Amen. " This verse highlights the importance of service in the church and how it should be performed.
Romans 16:1-2-"I recommend our sister Febe, who is serving in the church that is in cencréia; so that you may receive it in the Lord, as it suits the saints, and help you in everything you need; Because it has been a protector of many, and of me in particular. " This verse highlights the role of women in the church and their contribution to service and ministry.
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