This 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. Cross References Matthew 23:15Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 6:3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. Acts 8:5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. Acts 11:19 Meanwhile, those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. Acts 11:20 But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. Acts 11:22 When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. Acts 11:24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Acts 11:26 and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. Acts 11:27 In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. Acts 21:8 Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea, and we went to stay at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. Acts 22:20 And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.' Chapter Outline 1. The apostles, desirous to have the poor cared for, 2. as also careful themselves to dispense the word of God, the food of the soul, 3. recommend, 5. and with the church's consent ordain seven chosen men to the office of deaconship. 7. The word of God prevails, 8. Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, confuting those with whom he disputed, 12. is brought before the council, 13. and falsely accused of blasphemy against the law and the temple. Jump to Previous Antioch Approval Chose Convert Faith Full General Ghost Group Holy Judaism Met Multitude Philip Pleased Pleasing Proposal Proselyte Selected Spirit Statement Stephen Suggestion Whole WordsJump to Next Antioch Approval Chose Convert Faith Full General Ghost Group Holy Judaism Met Multitude Philip Pleased Pleasing Proposal Proselyte Selected Spirit Statement Stephen Suggestion Whole Words |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the saying. Acts 15:22 Genesis 41:37 Proverbs 15:1, 23 Proverbs 25:11, 12 Stephen. Acts 6:3, 8, 10 Acts 7:1-60 Acts 8:1, 2 Acts 11:24 Micah 3:8 Philip. Acts 8:5-13, 26-40 Acts 21:8 Nicolas. Revelation 2:6, 15 a proselyte. Acts 13:1 Links Acts 6:5 NIVActs 6:5 NLT Acts 6:5 ESV Acts 6:5 NASB Acts 6:5 KJV Acts 6:5 Bible Apps Acts 6:5 Parallel Acts 6:5 Biblia Paralela Acts 6:5 Chinese Bible Acts 6:5 French Bible Acts 6:5 German Bible Acts 6:5 Commentaries Bible Hub |