Acts 6:5
What does Acts 6:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 6:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 6:5 means
The proposal presented by the apostles was met with approval from the entire community of disciples. Subsequently, they selected seven specific men to fill this new role. Among those chosen were Stephen, described as a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit; Philip; Prochorus; Nicanor; Timon; Parmenas; and Nicolaus, who was noted as a proselyte from Antioch. This selection demonstrates the congregation's participation in leadership decisions and highlights the character and spiritual qualifications necessary for service, showcasing the diverse background of those called to minister.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the saying 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 Nicolaüs a proselyte of Antioch;
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the saying 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 Nicolaüs a proselyte of Antioch;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And this saying was pleasing to all of them: and they made selection of Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas of Antioch, who had become a Jew:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the thing was pleasing before all the multitude, and they did choose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the saying was liked by all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor, and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and [the] Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch,
Context
Following the apostles' directive in verse 3, this verse records the positive reception from the multitude and lists the seven men chosen for this important service. It transitions from the proposal to its practical implementation. This verse is significant as it introduces Stephen, who will become a central figure in the latter part of the chapter, and marks the formal selection of these early church leaders.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
- Matthew 23:15
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is become so, ye make him twofold more a son of hell than yourselves.
- Acts 7:1
And the high priest said, Are these things so?
- Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.
- Acts 6:10
And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake.
- Revelation 2:15
So hast thou also some that hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans in like manner.
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