to be treated with kindness (Ex 22:22; De 14:29; 16:11,14; 24:17,19-21; 26:12; 27:19, etc.). In the New Testament the same tender regard for them is inculcated (Ac 6:1-6; 1Ti 5:3-16) and exhibited.
At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily. the twelve therefore assembled all the disciples, and said, it is not fit that we should leave the word of God, to mind what relates to your meals. read more. wherefore, brethren, chuse out of your number seven persons of good reputation, full of the holy spirit and wisdom, who may have the management of this affair: whilst we shall continue our applications to prayer, and to preaching. this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch. these they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.