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.
Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.
Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.
Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.
Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?”
Now Stephen, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch,
but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
In the same way, some of you also hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul
This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials.
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he become
But you have this to your credit: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his