1 In those days, as the number of disciples was increasing, there occurred a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were treated with disdain in the daily ministration.
2 And so the twelve, calling together the multitude of the disciples, said: “It is not fair for us to leave behind the Word of God to serve at tables also.
3 Therefore, brothers, search among yourselves for seven men of good testimony, filled with the Holy Spirit and with wisdom, whom we may appoint over this work.
4 Yet truly, we will be continually in prayer and in the ministry of the Word.”
5 And the plan pleased the entire multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and with the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a new arrival from Antioch.
6 These they set before the sight of the Apostles, and while praying, they imposed hands on them.
7 And the Word of the Lord was increasing, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem was multiplied exceedingly. And even a large group of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8 Then Stephen, filled with grace and fortitude, wrought great signs and miracles among the people.
9 But certain ones, from the synagogue of the so-called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia rose up and were disputing with Stephen.
10 But they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.
11 Then they suborned men who were to claim that they had heard him speaking words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.
12 And thus did they stir up the people and the elders and the scribes. And hurrying together, they seized him and brought him to the council.
13 And they set up false witnesses, who said: “This man does not cease to speak words against the holy place and the law.
14 For we have heard him saying that this Jesus the Nazarene will destroy this place and will change the traditions, which Moses handed down to us.”
15 And all those who were sitting in the council, gazing at him, saw his face, as if it had become 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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