Acts 6:1-6 ▼

1 At that time, as the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.

2 So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table.

3 Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task,

4 whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

5 The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

6 They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them.