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Acts 6
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Acts 6
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
6 Now about this time, when the number of the disciples was greatly increasing, complaint was made by the Hellenists (the Greek-speaking Jews) against the [native] Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked and neglected in the daily ministration (distribution of relief).
2 So the Twelve [apostles] convened the multitude of the disciples and said, It is not seemly or desirable or right that we should have to give up or neglect [preaching] the Word of God in order to attend to serving at tables and superintending the distribution of food.
3 Therefore select out from among yourselves, brethren, seven men of good and attested character and repute, full of the [Holy] Spirit and wisdom, whom we may assign to look after this business and duty.
4 But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word.
5 And the suggestion pleased the whole assembly, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith (a strong and welcome belief that Jesus is the Messiah) and full of and controlled by the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte (convert) from Antioch.
6 These they presented to the apostles, who after prayer laid their hands on them.
7 And the message of God kept on spreading, and the number of disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem; and [besides] a large number of the priests were obedient to the faith [in Jesus as the Messiah, through Whom is obtained eternal salvation in the kingdom of God].
8 Now Stephen, full of grace (divine blessing and favor) and power (strength and ability) worked great wonders and signs (miracles) among the people.
9 However, some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (freed Jewish slaves), as it was called, and [of the synagogues] of the Cyrenians and of the Alexandrians and of those from Cilicia and [the province of] Asia, arose [and undertook] to debate and dispute with Stephen.
10 But they were not able to resist the intelligence and the wisdom and [the inspiration of] the Spirit with which and by Whom he spoke.
11 So they [secretly] instigated and instructed men to say, We have heard this man speak, using slanderous and abusive and blasphemous language against Moses and God.
12 [Thus] they incited the people as well as the elders and the scribes, and they came upon Stephen and arrested him and took him before the council (Sanhedrin).
13 And they brought forward false witnesses who asserted, This man never stops making statements against this sacred place and the Law [of Moses];
14 For we have heard him say that this Jesus the Nazarene will tear down and destroy this place, and will alter the institutions and usages which Moses transmitted to us.
15 Then all who sat in the council (Sanhedrin), as they gazed intently at Stephen, saw that his face had the appearance of the face of an angel.
Mga Gawa 6
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version
Mga Gawa 6
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version
Ang Pagpili sa Pitong Tagapaglingkod
6 Nang mga araw na patuloy ang pagdami ng mga alagad, nagreklamo ang mga Helenista laban sa mga Hebreo. Ito'y sa dahilang napapabayaan ang kanilang mga babaing balo sa pang-araw-araw na pamamahagi ng ikabubuhay. 2 Tinawag ng labindalawa ang buong kapulungan ng mga alagad, at sinabi, “Hindi nararapat na pabayaan namin ang salita ng Diyos upang maglingkod sa mga hapag. 3 Kaya mga kapatid, pumili kayo sa mga kasamahan ninyo ng pitong lalaking kilalang may mabuting pagkatao, puspos ng Espiritu at ng karunungan, at itatalaga namin sila sa tungkuling ito, 4 habang iuukol namin ang aming sarili sa pananalangin at sa paglilingkod para sa salita.” 5 Nasiyahan ang buong kapulungan sa kanilang sinabi at pinili nila si Esteban, lalaking puspos ng pananampalataya at ng Banal na Espiritu, kasama sina Felipe, Procoro, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, at si Nicolas na taga-Antioquia na nahikayat sa Judaismo. 6 Pinatayo sila sa harapan ng mga apostol at sila'y ipinanalangin ng mga ito at pinatungan ng kamay. 7 Patuloy na lumaganap ang salita ng Diyos at mabilis na dumami ang bilang ng mga alagad sa Jerusalem, kabilang ang maraming pari sa mga naging tagasunod ng pananampalataya.
Ang Pagdakip kay Esteban
8 Si Esteban, na puspos ng biyaya at ng kapangyarihan, ay gumawa ng mga dakilang kababalaghan at mga himala sa gitna ng mga taong-bayan. 9 Ngunit nakipagtalo sa kanya ang ilan mula sa sinagoga, na tinatawag na Mga Pinalaya at mga Cireneo, at mga Alejandrino, at mga taga-Cilicia, at taga-Asia. 10 Hindi nila kayang salungatin ang karunungan at ang Espiritu na nagkaloob sa kanya ng kanyang sinasabi. 11 Kaya lihim nilang sinulsulan ang ilang lalaki na sabihing, “Narinig namin siyang nagsasalita ng mga kalapastanganan laban kay Moises at laban sa Diyos.” 12 Sinulsulan din nila ang taong-bayan, maging ang mga matatandang namamahala sa bayan, at ang mga tagapagturo ng Kautusan. Lumapit sila kay Esteban, pagkatapos ay sinunggaban siya at dinala sa Sanhedrin. 13 Nagharap sila ng mga sinungaling na saksi na nagsabi, “Walang tigil ang taong ito sa pagsasalita laban sa banal na lugar na ito at laban sa Kautusan. 14 Sapagkat narinig naming sinabi niya na gigibain nitong si Jesus na taga-Nazareth ang lugar na ito, at babaguhin ang mga kaugaliang ipinamana sa atin ni Moises.” 15 Nakita ng lahat ng nakaupo sa Sanhedrin na nakatitig sa kanya na ang mukha niya ay tulad ng sa isang anghel.
Acts 6
New King James Version
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.
Acts 6
New International Version
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
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