Actes 6
Segond 21
Désignation de sept assistants
6 A cette époque-là, alors que le nombre des disciples augmentait, les Hellénistes[a] murmurèrent contre les Hébreux[b] parce que leurs veuves étaient négligées lors des distributions quotidiennes. 2 Les douze convoquèrent l'ensemble des disciples et dirent: «Il ne convient pas que nous délaissions la parole de Dieu pour servir aux tables. 3 C'est pourquoi, frères et sœurs, choisissez parmi vous sept hommes de qui l'on rende un bon témoignage, remplis d'Esprit [saint] et de sagesse, et nous les chargerons de ce travail. 4 Quant à nous, nous continuerons à nous consacrer à la prière et au ministère de la parole.»
5 Cette proposition plut à toute l'assemblée. Ils choisirent Etienne, un homme plein de foi et d'Esprit saint, Philippe, Prochore, Nicanor, Timon, Parménas et Nicolas, un non-Juif d'Antioche converti. 6 Ils les présentèrent aux apôtres et ils posèrent les mains sur eux en priant.
7 La parole de Dieu se propageait de plus en plus, le nombre des disciples augmentait beaucoup à Jérusalem et une grande foule de prêtres obéissaient à la foi.
Arrestation et exécution d'Etienne
8 Etienne, plein de foi et de puissance, accomplissait des prodiges et de grands signes miraculeux parmi le peuple. 9 Quelques membres de la synagogue appelée «synagogue des affranchis», des Cyrénéens, des Alexandrins et des Juifs de Cilicie et d'Asie se mirent à discuter avec lui; 10 mais ils ne pouvaient pas résister à la sagesse et à l'Esprit qui inspiraient ses paroles. 11 Alors ils soudoyèrent des hommes qui dirent: «Nous l'avons entendu proférer des paroles blasphématoires envers Moïse et envers Dieu.» 12 Ils ameutèrent le peuple, les anciens et les spécialistes de la loi, puis ils se jetèrent sur lui, l'arrêtèrent et l'emmenèrent au sanhédrin. 13 Ils présentèrent de faux témoins qui dirent: «Cet homme ne cesse de proférer des paroles [blasphématoires] contre le lieu saint et contre la loi; 14 nous l'avons entendu dire que Jésus, ce Nazaréen, détruira ce lieu et changera les coutumes que Moïse nous a transmises.»
15 Tous ceux qui siégeaient au sanhédrin avaient les regards fixés sur Etienne; ils virent que son visage était comme celui d'un ange.
Acts 6
New International Version
The Choosing of the Seven
6 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing,(A) the Hellenistic Jews[a](B) among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows(C) were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.(D) 2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples(E) together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God(F) in order to wait on tables. 3 Brothers and sisters,(G) choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit(H) and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them(I) 4 and will give our attention to prayer(J) and the ministry of the word.”
5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen,(K) a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit;(L) also Philip,(M) Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed(N) and laid their hands on them.(O)
7 So the word of God spread.(P) The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly,(Q) and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Stephen Seized
8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs(R) among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene(S) and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia(T) and Asia(U)—who began to argue with Stephen. 10 But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke.(V)
11 Then they secretly(W) persuaded some men to say, “We have heard Stephen speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God.”(X)
12 So they stirred up the people and the elders and the teachers of the law. They seized Stephen and brought him before the Sanhedrin.(Y) 13 They produced false witnesses,(Z) who testified, “This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place(AA) and against the law. 14 For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place(AB) and change the customs Moses handed down to us.”(AC)
15 All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin(AD) looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
Footnotes
- Acts 6:1 That is, Jews who had adopted the Greek language and culture
Acts 6
New King James Version
Seven Chosen to Serve
6 Now in those days, (A)when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the (B)Hellenists,[a] because their widows were neglected (C)in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, (D)“It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. 3 Therefore, brethren, (E)seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this (F)business; 4 but we (G)will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, (H)a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and (I)Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and (J)Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, 6 whom they set before the apostles; and (K)when they had prayed, (L)they laid hands on them.
7 Then (M)the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many (N)of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Stephen Accused of Blasphemy
8 And Stephen, full of [b]faith and power, did great (O)wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen. 10 And (P)they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke. 11 (Q)Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.” 12 And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. 13 They also set up false witnesses who said, “This man does not cease to speak [c]blasphemous words against this holy place and the law; 14 (R)for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses delivered to us.” 15 And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel.
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