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A Wise and Practical Solution
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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Albert Barnes
On Acts 6:5
18th Century
Theologian
And the saying. The word—the counsel, or command.
And they chose Stephen, and so on. A man who soon showed ([Refe…
AT Robertson
On Acts 6:5
Pleased (ηρεσεν). Aorist active indicative of αρεσκω like Latin placuit when a vote was taken. The use of ενωπιον before "t…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 6:5
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 6:5
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…
John Calvin
On Acts 6:5
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Acts 6:5
17th Century
Pastor
And the saying pleased the whole multitude
The speech the apostles made took with them; all things they proposed wer…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 6:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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…