Acts 6:5

"But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”"

Key Reflection

This passage underscores the commitment of the early church members to maintain a dual focus: unwavering prayer and diligent preaching. It reflects their dedication to both spiritual devotion and spreading the gospel, highlighting the essential balance between personal faith and communal witness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 5. And the saying. The word--the counsel, or command. And they chose Stephen, etc. A man who soon showed (Ac 7) that he was every way qualified for his office, and fitted to defend also the cause of the Lord Jesus. This man had the distinguished honour of being the first Christian martyr, Ac 7. And Nicolas. From this man some of the Fathers (Ire. lib. i. 27; Epipha. 1; Haeres. 5) say that the sect of the Nicolaitanes, mentioned with so much disapprobation, (Re 2:6,15,) took their rise. But the evidence of this is not clear. A proselyte. A proselyte is one who is converted from one religion to another. See Barnes "Mt 23:15".

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