Thematic Bible: Deacon
Thematic Bible
Deacon » Also translated "minister,"
and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
But it shall not be so among you. But whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord assigned to each one.
Deacon » The greek word (diakonos) translated "deacon" means servant, and is so translated in
If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, him my Father will honor.
He who is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Deacon » Characteristics of
Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not fond of sordid gain; they must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. They must also first be tested; and then if they are beyond reproach, let them serve as deacons. read more.
The women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. Deacons must be the husband of one wife, and must manage their children and their households well. For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
The women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. Deacons must be the husband of one wife, and must manage their children and their households well. For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Deacon » Selected by the people
Now in those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the native Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, "It is not right for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. read more.
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And the statement pleased the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And the statement pleased the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.