Acts 6:1-3

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Acts 6:1-3

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.
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.
3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
— Acts 6:1-3

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Full of the Holy Spirit and Wisdom
Illustration of Acts 6:3 NLT

Illustration of Acts 6:3 NLT -- [The apostles to the church in Jerusalem concerning ministering to the widows:] "And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility."

Full of Faith and of the Holy Spirit
Illustration of Acts 6:3 ESV, Acts 6:5 ESV

Illustration of Acts 6:3 ESV, Acts 6:5 ESV -- [The apostles to the church in Jerusalem concerning ministering to the widows:] "Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty." ... And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.

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