Timon is a biblical figure mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts. He is recognized as one of the seven men chosen to serve in the early Christian community in Jerusalem. His role is significant in the context of the early Church's efforts to address internal challenges and ensure equitable distribution of resources among its members.

Biblical Reference:

Timon is mentioned in Acts 6:5, which states: "This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism."

Context and Role:

The early Church in Jerusalem faced a practical challenge as the number of disciples increased. A complaint arose from the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food (Acts 6:1). To address this issue, the apostles decided to appoint seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and wisdom, to oversee this task, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word (Acts 6:2-4).

Timon, along with the other six men, was chosen to serve in this capacity. This selection is often seen as the establishment of the role of deacons in the Church, although the term "deacon" is not explicitly used in this passage. The appointment of these men highlights the importance of service and the equitable care of all members within the Christian community.

Name and Background:

The name "Timon" is of Greek origin, which aligns with the Hellenistic background of the group he was chosen to serve. This suggests that the early Church was mindful of cultural and linguistic diversity within its community and sought to address these differences through representative leadership.

Significance:

Timon's inclusion among the seven men underscores the early Church's commitment to unity and fairness. By selecting individuals who were respected and filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles demonstrated the importance of spiritual qualifications in leadership roles. Timon's role, though not extensively detailed in Scripture, is a testament to the collaborative and service-oriented nature of the early Christian community.

Legacy:

While Timon is not mentioned elsewhere in the New Testament, his contribution to the early Church is acknowledged through his selection as one of the seven. His service helped to lay the foundation for the Church's organizational structure and its approach to addressing practical needs within the community. Timon's example serves as a reminder of the vital role of service and the importance of addressing the needs of all members within the body of Christ.Timon

honorable; worthy

Timon

one of the seven, commonly called "deacons." (Acts 6:1-6) He was probably a Hellenist. (A.D. 34.)

Honouring, one of the seven deacons at Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). Nothing further is known of him. TIMON

ti'-mon (Timon): One of "the seven" chosen to relieve the apostles by attending to "the daily ministration" to the poor of the Christian community in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). The name is Greek, but as Nicolaus is distinguished from the remaining six as a proselyte, Timon and the others were probably Jews by birth.

5096. Timon -- Timon, a Christian
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Transliteration: Timon Phonetic Spelling: (tee'-mone ...
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5091. timao -- to fix the value, to price
... (timesate) -- 1 Occurrence. (timesei) -- 2 Occurrences. (timo) -- 1 Occurrence.
(timon) -- 1 Occurrence. (timosi) -- 2 Occurrences. 5090, 5091. timao. 5092 > ...
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Of the Soul and Body, and of Providence.
... But if any one lives justly and innocently, and at the same time neither worships
God nor has any regard for Him, as Aristides, and Timon, [1765] and others of ...
/.../chap xix of the soul and.htm

The Acts of Barnabus.
... And we, having gone across, sailed down to Cyprus by night; and having come to the
place called Crommyacita, [2145] we found Timon and Ariston the temple ...
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Acts v. 34
... the same things happening as in the case of Judas, as in the case of Ananias and
Sapphira""and Philip, and Prochoras, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xiv acts v 34.htm

The Same Hippolytus on the Seventy Apostles.
... 9. Nicanor died when Stephen was martyred. 10. Timon, bishop of Bostra. 11.
Parmenas, bishop of Soli. 12. Nicolaus, bishop of Samaria. 13. ...
/.../the extant works and fragments of hippolytus/the same hippolytus on the.htm

Stephen the First Christian Martyr
... news." This plan pleased all the disciples; so they chose Stephen, a man of strong
faith and spiritual power, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/stephen the first christian martyr.htm

Since the Book of the Acts Tells us that Seven Deacons were ...
... 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 ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xvi since the book.htm

Smurnaiois Ignatios
... ho timon episkopon hupo theou tetimetai; ho lathra episkopoou ti prasson to diabolo
latreuei.2. panta oun humin en chariti perisseueto; axioi gar este. ...
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Succession of Philosophers in Greece.
... Talker about laws; the enchanter of the Greeks,". says Timon in his Satirical
Poems, on account of his quitting physics for ethics. ...
/.../the stromata or miscellanies/chapter xiv succession of philosophers in.htm

Acts VI
... pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of
the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts vi.htm

Of Uncharitable Truth.
... Some tempers there are so malign, that they wish ill to all, and believe ill of
all; like Timon the Athenian, who professed himself a universal man-hater. ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section vi of uncharitable truth.htm

Timon (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TIMON. ... Multi-Version Concordance Timon (1
Occurrence). Acts 6:5 These words pleased the whole multitude. ...
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Ti'mon (1 Occurrence)
Ti'mon. Timon, Ti'mon. Timotheus . Multi-Version Concordance Ti'mon (1
Occurrence). ... Timon, Ti'mon. Timotheus . Reference Bible.
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Nicolas (1 Occurrence)
... 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 ...
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Nicolaus (1 Occurrence)
... They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus,
Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; (WEB ASV YLT ...
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Nica'nor (1 Occurrence)
... before all the multitude, and they did choose Stephen, a man full of faith and the
Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas ...
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Nicola'us (1 Occurrence)
... before all the multitude, and they did choose Stephen, a man full of faith and the
Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas ...
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Judaism (5 Occurrences)
... They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus,
Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; (See NIV). ...
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Group (32 Occurrences)
... They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus,
Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; (See NIV). ...
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Timnite's (1 Occurrence)

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Prochorus (1 Occurrence)
... They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus,
Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; (WEB KJV WEY ...
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