Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 6:5 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Acts 6:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 6 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:”
Acts 6:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 6:5
The selection of seven men, all bearing Greek names, demonstrates the majority's willingness to entrust ministry to the offended minority. Stephen and Philip's future prominence shows these 'deacons' weren't limited to food service but became powerful evangelists. This principle of empowering potential leaders proved fruitful.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 6:5
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“and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith”
“we”
“full of faith and power”
“and proclaimed to them the Christ.”
“brothers”
“Are these things so?”
“Cyprus”
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season”
“Simeon who was called Niger”
“And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.”