Acts 6:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Acts 6:1

Seven Chosen to Serve

1 Now in those days, ^awhen the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the ^bHellenists, because their widows were neglected ^cin the daily distribution.

2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, ^a“It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.

3 Therefore, brethren, ^aseek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this ^bbusiness;

4 but we ^awill give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, ^aa man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and ^bPhilip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and ^cNicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,

6 whom they set before the apostles; and ^awhen they had prayed, ^bthey laid hands on them.

7 Then ^athe word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many ^bof the priests were obedient to the faith.

Stephen Accused of Blasphemy

8 And Stephen, full of¹ faith and power, did great ^awonders and signs among the people.

9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen.

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Definitions of words in Acts 6:1:

Against {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Because {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

By {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
By {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Daily {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Number {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Hebrews {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Hebrews {Hitchcock's Bible Names}

Other definition entries containing Acts 6:1:

Acts Of The Apostles, 1-7 {I.S.B.E.}
Acts Of The Apostles, 13-outline {I.S.B.E.}

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