Acts 6:5

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).

Cross References

Genesis 41:37

Joseph’s suggestions were well received by Pharaoh and his officials.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

Proverbs 15:23

Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

Micah 3:8

But as for me, I am filled with power— with the Spirit of the Lord. I am filled with justice and strength to boldly declare Israel’s sin and rebellion.

Matthew 23:15

“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you cross land and sea to make one convert, and then you turn that person into twice the child of hell you yourselves are!

Acts 11:19

Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews.

Acts 11:20

However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus.

Acts 11:22

When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord.

Acts 11:26

When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. (It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians.)

Acts 11:27

During this time some prophets traveled from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 13:1

Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas), and Saul.

Acts 15:22

Then the apostles and elders together with the whole church in Jerusalem chose delegates, and they sent them to Antioch of Syria with Paul and Barnabas to report on this decision. The men chosen were two of the church leaders—Judas (also called Barsabbas) and Silas.

Acts 2:4

And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.

Acts 21:8

The next day we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the Evangelist, one of the seven men who had been chosen to distribute food.

Acts 22:20

And I was in complete agreement when your witness Stephen was killed. I stood by and kept the coats they took off when they stoned him.’

Acts 6:10

None of them could stand against the wisdom and the Spirit with which Stephen spoke.

Acts 6:3

And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

Acts 6:8

Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people.

Acts 7:1

Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these accusations true?”

Revelation 2:15

In a similar way, you have some Nicolaitans among you who follow the same teaching.

Revelation 2:6

But this is in your favor: You hate the evil deeds of the Nicolaitans, just as I do.