In Acts 6, the early Christian community in Jerusalem faces a problem related to the fair distribution of resources. The Greek-speaking widows are being neglected in the daily distribution of food. The apostles gather the disciples and propose a solution. They suggest selecting seven men full of wisdom and the Holy Spirit to oversee the task, while the apostles devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word.
The proposal is well received, and the believers choose Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, all respected men. These seven are presented before the apostles, who pray and lay hands on them, commissioning them for their role.
The word of God continues to spread, and the number of disciples increases greatly, including a large number of priests who embrace the faith. Stephen, full of faith and power, performs signs and wonders among the people. However, some members of the synagogue of the Freedmen dispute with him but are unable to withstand his wisdom and the Spirit by which he speaks.
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