web - Acts:6:1-7

web@Acts:6:1 @ Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists {The Hellenists used Greek language and culture, even though they were also of Hebrew descent.} against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.

web@Acts:6:2 @ The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables.

web@Acts:6:3 @ Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

web@Acts:6:4 @ But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word."

web@Acts:6:5 @ These words pleased the whole multitude. 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@Acts:6:6 @ whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

web@Acts:6:7 @ The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.