Seven men chosen to serve
When Greek-speaking believers complained that their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution of food, the apostles had the church choose seven men full of the Spirit and wisdom, including Stephen and Philip, to oversee it.
But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.
Acts 6:4 (World English Bible)
The apostles devoted themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word, and the number of disciples multiplied, including many priests (Acts 6:7). The seven are often seen as the first deacons.
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Dating notes
Ussher: AD 33. The month shown is estimated from the order of events in Acts, so that events of the same year appear in sequence.