And 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:
Everyone loved this idea. So they picked Stephen, this guy who was absolutely overflowing with faith and God's spirit, plus Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas (who was originally from Antioch but had become a believer).
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📚 Historical Context
In the early Christian church in Jerusalem, a conflict emerged because the Hellenistic Jewish widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food, leading to tensions within the community. The apostles, recognizing the need to focus on prayer and teaching, proposed selecting seven trustworthy men to handle this administrative task. These men were chosen based on their reputation for faith and the Holy Spirit's influence, as seen in the list that includes Stephen and others.
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