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The Seven, often known as the Seven Deacons, were leaders elected by the early Christian church to minister to the community of believers in Jerusalem, to enable the Apostles to concentrate on 'prayer and the Ministry of the Word' and to address a concern raised by Greek-speaking believers about their widows being overlooked in the daily ...
- Stephen. Stephen was one of the first seven deacons appointed by the apostles to serve the early church in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). He was “a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 6:5) and was also said to be full of grace and power, performing great wonders and signs among the people (Acts 6:8).
- Philip. Philip was another of the first seven deacons chosen to serve the church in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). After opposition arose against the church and believers scattered, Philip went to Samaria and powerfully proclaimed Christ there, performing signs and miracles, leading many Samaritans to believe in Jesus (Acts 8:5-13).
- Prochorus. Prochorus was also one of the first seven deacons commissioned to serve the church in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). According to tradition, he accompanied the apostle John as an assistant and secretary, recording much of the content that John dictated in the Book of Revelation.
- Nicanor. Nicanor was another of the first seven deacons appointed to aid the apostles by serving the church in Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). Little else is known about him directly from Scripture.
- The Seven Deacons
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After the Pentecost, the number of the disciples was multiplying. And there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. So, the apostles made the decision to call the believers to select seven men to carry on this job. The apostles said, “It is not desirable that we should ...
The Lord instructed, “Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in ...
According to history, in some churches, as at Rome, the number of deacons was later fixed at seven (Eusebius Ecclesiastical History vi. 43. 11). The council of Neo-Caesarea (A.D. 314; Canon 14) called for seven deacons in a locality. Many Bible analysts believe that the seven men selected in Acts 6 is parallel to the “elders” mentioned in Acts 11:3...
The Appointment of the First Seven Deacons. 6 Now in those days, when the disciples were growing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Hebraic Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
A verse by verse study of Acts 6:1-15. These verses describe how seven men were chosen as special ministers, and one of them, Stephen, fell foul of the authorities.
The First Seven Deacons Appointed. 6 Now in these days, as the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
Seven Deacons, the seven men elected by the whole company of the original Christian community at Jerusalem and ordained by the Apostles, their office being chiefly to look after the poor and the common agape.
