Acts:6

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* Now in those days , when the number of the disciples was multiplying , there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists , because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution . * Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said , "It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables . * Therefore , brethren , seek out from among you seven men of good reputation , full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom , whom we may appoint over this business ; * but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word ." * And the saying pleased the whole multitude . And they chose Stephen , a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit , and Philip , Prochorus , Nicanor , Timon , Parmenas , and Nicolas , a proselyte from Antioch , * whom they set before the apostles ; and when they had prayed , they laid hands on them . * Then the word of God spread , and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem , and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith . * And Stephen , full of faith and power , did great wonders and signs among the people . * Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians , Alexandrians , and those from Cilicia and Asia ), disputing with Stephen . * And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke . * Then they secretly induced men to say , "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God ." * And they stirred up the people , the elders , and the scribes ; and they came upon him , seized him , and brought him to the council . * They also set up false witnesses who said , "This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law ; * for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses delivered to us ." * And all who sat in the council , looking steadfastly at him , saw his face as the face of an angel .

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