Thematic Bible: Deacon
Thematic Bible
Deacon » Also translated "minister,"
And we sent Timothy, our brother, and a helper of God, and our fellow workman in the good-news of the Christ, in order to establish you and to encourage you about your faith,
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But it is not so among you. Instead, whoever may want to become great among you, will be your helper,
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Who therefore is Paul and who is Apollos? But rather helpers through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each man.
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Deacon » The greek word (diakonos) translated "deacon" means servant, and is so translated in
If any man serves me, let him follow me, and where I am, there my helper will also be. And if any man serves me, the Father will value him.
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But the greater of you will be your helper.
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Deacon » Characteristics of
Helpers likewise, be honorable, not double-tongued, not attending to much wine, not greedy of base gain, holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proven, then being blameless, let them serve as deacons. read more.
The wives likewise, be honorable, not slanderous, without wine, faithful in all things. Let helpers be husbands of one wife, ruling children and their own houses well. For those who serve well will acquire to themselves a good standing, and much boldness in the faith in Christ Jesus.
The wives likewise, be honorable, not slanderous, without wine, faithful in all things. Let helpers be husbands of one wife, ruling children and their own houses well. For those who serve well will acquire to themselves a good standing, and much boldness in the faith in Christ Jesus.
Deacon » Selected by the people
Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance. And the twelve, having summoned the multitude of the disciples, they said, It is not right for us, having left the word of God behind, to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need. read more.
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word. And the word was pleasing before all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte, a citizen of Antioch, men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word. And the word was pleasing before all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte, a citizen of Antioch, men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.