Acts 6:4-6
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4 Then we can spend our time in prayer, preaching, and teaching.”
5 This sounded reasonable to the whole assembly, and they elected the following: Stephen (a man unusually full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, Nicolaus of Antioch (a Gentile convert to the Jewish faith, who had become a Christian).
6 These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them and laid their hands on them in blessing.
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Acts 6:4-6
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4 and will give our attention to prayer(A) and the ministry of the word.”
5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen,(B) a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit;(C) also Philip,(D) Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed(E) and laid their hands on them.(F)
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