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    Acts 6

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    The men chosen to mind the daily distribution soon include Stephen, who is performing great wonders and signs among the people; the table-service appointment has acquired a remarkably expansive brief.

    Seven for the daily distributionvv. 1–7

    As the disciples increase, the Grecian Jews grumble that their widows are being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. The Twelve summon everyone and propose seven men, full of the Spirit and wisdom, to take the responsibility while they devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word. The whole group approves: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch are presented to the apostles, who pray and lay hands on them. Then the word of God continues to spread in Jerusalem, the disciples multiply, and a great number of priests become obedient to the faith—a wonderfully specific flourish at the end of a growth report.

    Stephen before the Sanhedrinvv. 8–15

    Stephen, now described as full of grace and power, performs great wonders and signs among the people. Resistance gathers from the Synagogue of the Freedmen, with Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from Cilicia and Asia disputing with him; wisdom and the Spirit leave them unable to stand up to his speech. So some men are prompted to accuse him of speaking against Moses and God, and false witnesses say he never stops speaking against the holy place and the law. Stephen is seized and brought before the Sanhedrin. The charge is the last thing the scene leaves in view: all eyes turn to Stephen, whose face is like the face of an angel.

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    1. Acts 6:1In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

    2. Acts 6:2So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.

    3. Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

    4. Acts 6:4and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

    5. Acts 6:5This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

    6. Acts 6:6They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

    7. Acts 6:7So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

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

    9. Acts 6:9But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Stephen,

    10. Acts 6:10but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

    11. Acts 6:11Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.”

    12. Acts 6:12So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin,

    13. Acts 6:13where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

    14. Acts 6:14For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”

    15. Acts 6:15All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

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    • 7Acts 19:20So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.
    • 7Acts 12:24But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.
    • 10Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
    • 15Matthew 13:43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
    • 2Deuteronomy 1:9–14At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone.
    • 31 Timothy 3:7–15Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
    • 4Acts 1:14With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
    • 2Exodus 18:17–26But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good.
    • 41 Timothy 4:13–16Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
    • 10Matthew 10:19–20But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.
    • 101 Corinthians 2:4My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
    • 7Colossians 1:6that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.
    • 8Acts 4:29–30And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,
    • 3Deuteronomy 1:13Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”
    • 3James 3:17–18But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
    • 10John 7:46“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.

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