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Acts 6

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 6 of 28

1 But in those days, the disciples having multiplied, a murmuring of the Hellenists toward the Hebrews occurred, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving.

2 And having called near the multitude of the disciples, the Twelve said, It is not pleasing to us, having left the Word of God, to serve tables!

3 Then brothers, be looking for men among you receiving testimony, seven men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint over this need.

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Chapter Summary

1 The apostles, desirous to have the poor regarded, 3 appoint the office of deaconship to seven chosen men.

Key Greek Words

διακονία serving, ministry G1248
χήρα widow G5503
πνεῦμα Spirit G4151
σοφία wisdom G4678
λόγος the Word G3056
βλάσφημος blasphemous G989

People & Context

Stephen

Man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, chosen as one of the seven; does great wonders and is seized and accused

The Twelve

The apostles who summon the disciples and appoint seven men to serve tables so they may continue in prayer and the Word

Philip

One of the seven men full of the Spirit chosen to oversee the daily serving

Prochorus

One of the seven chosen to serve the Hellenist widows

Nicanor

One of the seven chosen to serve the Hellenist widows

Nicolas

A proselyte from Antioch, one of the seven chosen to serve tables

Timeline

Choosing of the Seven

To resolve a dispute over the daily serving of widows, the apostles instruct the disciples to choose seven men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom1213.

Acts 6:1-6

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