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Acts 6
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Acts 6
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6 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists[a] against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service. 2 The twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not appropriate for us to forsake the word of God and serve tables. 3 Therefore, select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4 But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
5 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, 6 whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
7 The word of God increased and the number of the disciples greatly multiplied in Jerusalem. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
8 Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. 9 But some of those who were of the synagogue called “The Libertines”, and of the Cyrenians, of the Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia arose, disputing with Stephen. 10 They weren’t able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke. 11 Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.” 12 They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and came against him and seized him, then brought him in to the council, 13 and set up false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking blasphemous words against this holy place and the law. 14 For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place, and will change the customs which Moses delivered to us.” 15 All who sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face like it was the face of an angel.
Footnotes
- 6:1 The Hellenists used Greek language and culture, even though they were also of Hebrew descent.
Acts 6
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Acts 6
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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
Hechos 6
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Elección de los siete
6 En aquellos días, al aumentar el número de los discípulos, se quejaron los judíos de habla griega contra los de habla hebrea de que sus viudas eran desatendidas en la distribución diaria de los alimentos. 2 Así que los doce reunieron a toda la comunidad de discípulos y les dijeron: «No está bien que nosotros los apóstoles descuidemos el ministerio de la palabra de Dios para servir las mesas. 3 Hermanos, escojan de entre ustedes a siete hombres de buena reputación, llenos del Espíritu y de sabiduría, para encargarles esta responsabilidad. 4 Así nosotros nos dedicaremos de lleno a la oración y al ministerio de la palabra».
5 Esta propuesta agradó a toda la asamblea. Escogieron a Esteban, hombre lleno de fe y del Espíritu Santo, y a Felipe, a Prócoro, a Nicanor, a Timón, a Parmenas y a Nicolás, que era de Antioquía y se había convertido al judaísmo. 6 Los presentaron a los apóstoles, quienes oraron y les impusieron las manos.
7 Y la palabra de Dios se difundía: el número de los discípulos aumentaba considerablemente en Jerusalén e incluso muchos de los sacerdotes obedecían a la fe.
Arresto de Esteban
8 Esteban, hombre lleno de la gracia y del poder de Dios, hacía grandes prodigios y señales entre el pueblo. 9 Discutían con él ciertos individuos de la sinagoga llamada de los Libertos, donde había judíos de Cirene y de Alejandría, de Cilicia y de la provincia de Asia. 10 Como no podían hacer frente a la sabiduría ni al Espíritu con que hablaba Esteban, 11 instigaron a unos hombres a decir: «Hemos oído a Esteban blasfemar contra Moisés y contra Dios».
12 Agitaron al pueblo, a los líderes religiosos y a los maestros de la Ley. Se apoderaron de Esteban y lo llevaron ante el Consejo. 13 Presentaron testigos falsos que declararon: «Este hombre no deja de hablar contra este lugar santo y contra la Ley. 14 Le hemos oído decir que ese Jesús de Nazaret destruirá este lugar y cambiará las tradiciones que nos dejó Moisés».
15 Todos los que estaban sentados en el Consejo fijaron la mirada en Esteban y vieron que su rostro se parecía al de un ángel.
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