1 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
2 And the twelve summoned the body of the disciples and said, "It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables.
3 Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.
4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
5 And what they said pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Proch'orus, and Nica'nor, and Ti'mon, and Par'menas, and Nicola'us, a proselyte of Antioch.
6 These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands upon them.
7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.
9 Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and of the Cyre'nians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cili'cia and Asia, arose and disputed with Stephen.
10 But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
11 Then they secretly instigated men, who said, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God."
12 And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes, and they came upon him and seized him and brought him before the council,
13 and set up false witnesses who said, "This man never ceases to speak words against this holy place and the law;
14 for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place, and will change the customs which Moses delivered to us."
15 And gazing at him, all who sat in the council saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
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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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