Thematic Bible

Acts 6:1

And in those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily service.

Acts 6:2

And the twelve having called the multitude of the disciples, said, It is not pleasing for us, having left the word of God, to serve tables.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.

Acts 6:4

And we will persevere in prayer, and the service of the word.

Acts 6:5

And the word pleased before all the multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

Acts 6:6

Whom they set before the sent: and having prayed, they put hands upon them.

Acts 6:7

And the word of God increased: and the number of disciples was multiplied greatly in Jerusalem; and a great crowd of priests listened to the faith.

Acts 6:8

And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 6:9

And certain of them arose from the synagogue, called Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrian, and of them from Cilicia and Asia, seeking out with Stephen.

Acts 6:10

And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.

Acts 6:11

Then they put under men, saying, That we have heard him speaking defaming words against Moses, and God.

Acts 6:12

And they roused together the people, and elders, and scribes, and having stood against, they seized him, and brought to the council,

Acts 6:13

And set false witnesses, saying, This man ceases not speaking defaming words against this holy place, and the law:

Acts 6:14

For we have heard him saying; That Jesus the Nazarite shall abolish this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered to us.

Acts 6:15

And all they sitting in the council, having looked intently upon him, saw his face as the face of a messenger.