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.
4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
5 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:
6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid [their] hands on them.
7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
9 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called [the synagogue] of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and [against] God.
12 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon [him], and caught him, and brought [him] to the council,
13 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been 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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