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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;
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Commentators highlight the profound wisdom of the early church. The complaint about food distribution came from the Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews). In response, the congregation chose seven men who all had Greek names, suggesting they were from the very group that felt neglected. This practical and empathetic solution directly addressed the root of the conflict and restored unity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the saying. The word—the counsel, or command.
And they chose Stephen, and so on. A man who soon showed ([Refe…
Pleased (ηρεσεν). Aorist active indicative of αρεσκω like Latin placuit when a vote was taken. The use of ενωπιον before "t…
19th Century
Anglican
And they chose Stephen.—The seven who were chosen all have Greek names, and it is a natural, though not a necessary, inference, th…
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The apostles made a proposal, but the church, the community of God’s Spirit, made the decision. The apostles therefore laid their hands on the Seve…
16th Century
Protestant
Stephen, full of faith. Luke does not, therefore, separate faith from the Spirit, as if it also were not a gift of the Spirit. Instead, by…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the saying pleased the whole multitude The speech the apostles made took with them; all things they proposed wer…
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Until now, the disciples had been of one accord; this had often been noticed to their honour. But now that they had multiplied, they began to murmu…
