📖 Acts — Chapter 6 (KJV)
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Acts 6:1 And in those days, Rwhen the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Acts 6:2 Then Rthe twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
Acts 6:3 Wherefore, Rbrethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Acts 6:4 But we will Rgive ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Acts 6:5 And Rthe 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 6:6 Whom they set before the apostles: and Rwhen they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
Acts 6:7 And Rthe word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Acts 6:8 And Stephen, Rfull of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Acts 6:9 Then Rthere arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
Acts 6:10 And they were not Rable to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
Acts 6:11 Then Rthey suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
Acts 6:12 And Rthey stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,
Acts 6:13 And Rset up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
Acts 6:14 For Rwe have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
Acts 6:15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, Rsaw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 6:1–7 — A neglected daily need is addressed with shared responsibility
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A complaint about overlooked widows leads the apostles to call for seven trusted men. The chosen men are appointed with prayer and laying on of hands, while the apostles maintain prayer and the ministry of the word.
Key Truth: Address neglected needs through truthful listening and responsible service.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And in ____ days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there …” (Acts 6:1)
Find it in Acts 6:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But we will ____ ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the …” (Acts 6:4)
Find it in Acts 6:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… said, It is not reason that we should leave the ____ of God, and serve tables.” (Acts 6:2)
Find it in Acts 6:2 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 6:8–10 — Stephen’s witness meets opposition
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Stephen, full of faith and power, serves amid wonders and signs. Opponents dispute with him but cannot resist the wisdom and Spirit by which he speaks.
Key Truth: Depend on faithful witness rather than winning status through argument.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ , full of faith and power, did great wonders and …” (Acts 6:8)
Find it in Acts 6:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the …” (Acts 6:9)
Find it in Acts 6:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And they were not able to resist the ____ and the spirit by which he spake.” (Acts 6:10)
Find it in Acts 6:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 6:11–15 — False testimony brings Stephen before the council
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Unable to overcome his words, opponents secretly arrange accusations and stir up people and leaders. False witnesses accuse him concerning the law and temple, while the council sees his face like an angel’s.
Key Truth: Do not use false accusation to defeat a truth you cannot answer.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous ____ against Moses, and against God.” (Acts 6:11)
Find it in Acts 6:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And set up ____ witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous …” (Acts 6:13)
Find it in Acts 6:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And all that sat in the ____ , looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it …” (Acts 6:15)
Find it in Acts 6:15 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Deuteronomy 10:18 — God’s care for the fatherless and widow connects with the duty to address neglected provision.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Whose overlooked need deserves fair attention and responsible action?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Acts 6:1–7 (A neglected daily need is addressed with shared responsibility) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Acts 6:8–10 (Stephen’s witness meets opposition) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Acts 6:11–15 (False testimony brings Stephen before the council) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What qualities are required of those appointed over the disputed service?
5. What outcome follows the chapter's resolution and ministry?
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