Acts 6:5

Their speech pleased the whole multitude. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte from Antioch.

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And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

In Context

4As for us, we will always continue in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”

6The believers brought these men before the apostles, who prayed and then placed their hands upon them.

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, 1 but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1

Proverbs 25:11Apples of gold in settings of silver 2 is a word spoken in the right situation. 1

Matthew 23:15Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you go over sea and land to make one convert, and when he has become one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you.

Acts 6:8Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 7:1The high priest said, “Are these things true?”

Acts 11:19Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that arose over Stephen spread as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word only to Jews.

Matthew Henry on Acts 6:2-8

The Appointment of Deacons. 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.… Read the whole commentary →

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