Thematic Bible: Deacon
Thematic Bible
Deacon » Also translated "minister,"
and we sent Timothy our brother and minister of God in the gospel of the Christ, in order that he might strengthen and comfort you with respect to your faith,
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But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, shall be your minister;
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Who, then, is Paul? and who is Apollos? Ministers by whom you have believed, even as the Lord gave to each one.
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Deacon » The greek word (diakonos) translated "deacon" means servant, and is so translated in
If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant also be. If any one serve me, him will my Father honor.
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And the greatest among you shall be your minister.
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Deacon » Characteristics of
The deacons, likewise, must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not makers of money by base means, holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also be first proved, then let them become deacons, being blameless. read more.
Their wives likewise must be grave, not slanderers, watchful, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For those who have filled the office of a deacon well, gain for themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Their wives likewise must be grave, not slanderers, watchful, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For those who have filled the office of a deacon well, gain for themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Deacon » Selected by the people
In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them, and said: It is not right that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, select from among yourselves seven men, of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business: read more.
but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word. And the speech pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the apostles. And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word. And the speech pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch, whom they set before the apostles. And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.