Acts 6:5

This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.

Acts 11:24

because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And so a large number of people was brought to the Lord.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.

Acts 6:8

Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 21:8

The next day, we left and came to Caesarea. We went to the home of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven, and stayed with him.

Acts 6:10

But they could neither refute the wisdom nor withstand the Spirit by which he kept speaking.

Genesis 41:37

What Joseph proposed pleased Pharaoh and all of his advisors,

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.

Proverbs 15:23

An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.

Proverbs 25:11-12

Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.

Micah 3:8

"As for me, I am truly filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, filled with judgment and power to announce to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Matthew 23:15

"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to make a single convert, and when this happens you make him twice as fit for hell as you are.

Acts 7:1-2

Then the high priest asked, "Is this true?"

Acts 8:5-40

Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began to preach the Messiah to the people.

Acts 11:19

Now the people who were scattered by the persecution that started because of Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews.

Acts 13:1

Now Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius from Cyrene, Manaen, who grew up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul were prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch.

Acts 15:22

Then the apostles, the elders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. These were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, who were leaders among the brothers.

Revelation 2:6

But this is to your credit: You hate the actions of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

Revelation 2:15

You also have some who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

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Summary

And the saying 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, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

Nicolas

A proselyte

General references

Bible References

The saying

Acts 15:22
Then the apostles, the elders, and the whole church decided to choose some of their men to send with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. These were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, who were leaders among the brothers.
Genesis 41:37
What Joseph proposed pleased Pharaoh and all of his advisors,
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
Proverbs 25:11
Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.

Stephen

Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.
Acts 8:1
Now Saul heartily approved of putting Stephen to death. That day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and everyone except for the apostles was scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria.
Acts 11:24
because he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And so a large number of people was brought to the Lord.
Micah 3:8
"As for me, I am truly filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, filled with judgment and power to announce to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

Philip

Acts 8:5
Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began to preach the Messiah to the people.
Acts 21:8
The next day, we left and came to Caesarea. We went to the home of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven, and stayed with him.

Nicolas

Revelation 2:6
But this is to your credit: You hate the actions of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

A proselyte

Acts 13:1
Now Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius from Cyrene, Manaen, who grew up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul were prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch.

General references

Exodus 18:25
Moses chose capable men from all Israel and appointed them as heads over the people, as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

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