Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. New Living Translation Everyone liked this idea, and they chose the following: Stephen (a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch (an earlier convert to the Jewish faith). English Standard Version And what they said pleased the whole gathering, 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 Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. Berean Standard Bible This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. Berean Literal Bible And the statement was pleasing before 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 of Antioch, a convert, King James Bible 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: New King James Version And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, New American Standard Bible The announcement found approval with 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. NASB 1995 The statement found approval with 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. NASB 1977 And the statement found approval with 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. Legacy Standard Bible And this word 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. Amplified Bible The suggestion pleased the whole congregation; and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith [in Christ Jesus], and [filled with and led by] the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas (Nikolaos), a proselyte (Gentile convert) from Antioch. Christian Standard Bible This proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a convert from Antioch. Holman Christian Standard Bible The proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte from Antioch. American Standard Version And 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 Nicolaus a proselyte of Antioch; Contemporary English Version This suggestion pleased everyone, and they began by choosing Stephen. He had great faith and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and also Nicolaus, who worshiped with the Jewish people in Antioch. English Revised Version And 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 Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: GOD'S WORD® Translation The suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, who was a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, who had converted to Judaism in the city of Antioch. Good News Translation The whole group was pleased with the apostles' proposal, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a Gentile from Antioch who had earlier been converted to Judaism. International Standard Version This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. Majority Standard Bible This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. NET Bible The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. New Heart English Bible And these words pleased the whole gathering. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; Webster's Bible Translation And 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 Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: Weymouth New Testament The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch. World English Bible These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the thing was pleasing before all the 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 Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch, Berean Literal Bible And the statement was pleasing before 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 of Antioch, a convert, Young's Literal Translation And 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, Smith's Literal Translation And the word pleased before all the multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And the plan pleased the entire multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and with the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Prochorus and Nicanor and Timon and Parmenas and Nicolas, a new arrival from Antioch. New American Bible The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. New Revised Standard Version What they said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis suggestion pleased the whole people so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip and Proch’orus and Ni-ca’nor and Ti’mon and Par’menas and Nic’o-las, a proselyte of An’ti-och. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And this statement was pleasing before all the people, and they chose Estephanos, a man who was full of faith and of The Spirit of Holiness, and Philippus, Procuros, Nicanor, Timon, Parmena and Nicholas, an Antiochene proselyte. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd 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, Godbey New Testament And the word was pleasing before all the multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, Haweis New Testament And this saying was very agreeable to all the multitude: and they elected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas a proselyte a man of Antioch: Mace New Testament this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch. Weymouth New Testament The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch. Worrell New Testament And the saying was pleasing to the 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; Worsley New Testament And the advice 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 Nicolaus a proselyte of Antioch. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Choosing of the Seven…4and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.… Cross References Acts 11:24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 8:5-6 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. / The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 21:8 Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven. 1 Timothy 3:7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil. 1 Timothy 3:8-10 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. / They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. / Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. 2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well. 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Romans 12:7 if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, / to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. Ephesians 4:11 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, Treasury of Scripture 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: the saying. Acts 15:22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: Genesis 41:37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. Proverbs 15:1,23 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger… Stephen. Acts 6:3,8,10 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business… Acts 7:1-60 Then said the high priest, Are these things so? … Acts 8:1,2 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles… Philip. Acts 8:5-13,26-40 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them… Acts 21:8 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. Nicolas. Revelation 2:6,15 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate… a proselyte. Acts 13:1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Jump to Previous Antioch Approval Chose Convert Faith Full General Ghost Group Holy Judaism Met Multitude Philip Pleased Pleasing Proposal Proselyte Selected Spirit Statement Stephen Suggestion Whole WordsJump to Next Antioch Approval Chose Convert Faith Full General Ghost Group Holy Judaism Met Multitude Philip Pleased Pleasing Proposal Proselyte Selected Spirit Statement Stephen Suggestion Whole WordsActs 6 1. The apostles, desirous to have the poor cared for, 2. as also careful themselves to dispense the word of God, the food of the soul, 3. recommend, 5. and with the church's consent ordain seven chosen men to the office of deaconship. 7. The word of God prevails, 8. Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, confuting those with whom he disputed, 12. is brought before the council, 13. and falsely accused of blasphemy against the law and the temple. This proposal pleased the whole group The phrase "this proposal" refers to the suggestion made by the apostles to appoint seven men to oversee the distribution of food, ensuring fairness and addressing the complaints of the Hellenistic Jews. The Greek word for "pleased" (ἀρεστός, arestos) indicates a sense of satisfaction and approval, suggesting that the early church was unified in their decision-making process. This unity is significant in the context of the early church, as it highlights the communal and cooperative spirit that was essential for the growth and stability of the Christian community. They chose Stephen a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit also Philip Prochorus Nicanor Timon Parmenas and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [This]ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. proposal λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. pleased ἤρεσεν (ēresen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 700: To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole παντὸς (pantos) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. group. πλήθους (plēthous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4128: A multitude, crowd, great number, assemblage. From pletho; a fulness, i.e. A large number, throng, populace. They chose ἐξελέξαντο (exelexanto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1586: To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select. Stephen, Στέφανον (Stephanon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4736: The same as stephanos; Stephanus, a Christian. a man ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. full πλήρης (plērēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4134: Full, abounding in, complete, completely occupied with. From pletho; replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete. of faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [of the] Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. as well as καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Philip, Φίλιππον (Philippon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5376: From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites. Prochorus, Πρόχορον (Prochoron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4402: Prochorus, one of the seven original deacons at Jerusalem. From pro and choros; before the dance; Prochorus, a Christian. Nicanor, Νικάνορα (Nikanora) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3527: Nicanor, a proper name. Probably from nikao; victorious; Nicanor, a Christian. Timon, Τίμωνα (Timōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5096: Timon, one of the seven original deacons at Jerusalem. From time; valuable; Timon, a Christian. Parmenas, Παρμενᾶν (Parmenan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3937: Probably by contraction for Parmenides; constant; Parmenas, a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Nicolas Νικόλαον (Nikolaon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3532: Nicolaus, a proper name. From nikos and Laodikeus; victorious over the people; Nicolaus, a heretic. from Antioch, Ἀντιοχέα (Antiochea) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 491: An Antiochian, an inhabitant of Antioch. From Antiocheia; an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia. a convert to Judaism. προσήλυτον (prosēlyton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4339: From the alternate of proserchomai; an arriver from a foreign region, i.e., an acceder to Judaism. Links Acts 6:5 NIVActs 6:5 NLT Acts 6:5 ESV Acts 6:5 NASB Acts 6:5 KJV Acts 6:5 BibleApps.com Acts 6:5 Biblia Paralela Acts 6:5 Chinese Bible Acts 6:5 French Bible Acts 6:5 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 6:5 These words pleased the whole multitude (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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