使徒の働き 6:3-5 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:4

The work of the ministry. In no age of the Church has it been more necessary than it is in this to exalt the ministry of the Church, to secure its freedom from secular cares, and to culture its spiritual life and efficiency. Thousands of Christian clergy long to be able to say the words of our text, and hopelessly repeat after Dr. Chalmers, "I am bustled out of my spirituality." We may help to a better understanding of the work of the ministry if we consider— I. ITS PRIVATE AND ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:5

Holy Spirit for Holy Ghost, A.V. The mention of Stephen, and the narrative which follows leading up from Stephen's martyrdom to St. Paul ( Acts 7:60 ), show to what the writer is tending. He selects the incidents in the history of the Church at Jerusalem which connect themselves most directly with that after history which was the object he had in view. It has been thought by some that the Greek character of all seven names is an indication that they were Hellenists. Such a conclusion,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:5-8

Stephen, the proto-martyr. Very little is known of his history. And, except for the sake of introducing Saul of Tarsus, and indicating the influence that Stephen's teachings and martyrdom exerted upon him, it is difficult for us to trace why the brief record of his work and death are preserved for us by St. Luke. We judge that he was a Hellenist, by his name; but it is not known from what country he came. He is represented by Epiphanius as one of the seventy disciples chosen by Christ.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 6:3

Look ye out - Select, or choose. As this was a matter pertaining to their own pecuniary affairs, it was proper that “they” should be permitted to choose such men as they could confide in. By this means the apostles would be free from all suspicions. It could not be pretended that “they” were partial, nor could it ever be charged on them that they wished to embezzle the funds by managing them themselves, or by entrusting them to men of their own selection. It follows from this, also, that the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 6:4

But we will give ourselves continually - The original expression used here denotes “intense and persevering” application to a thing, or unwearied effort in it. See the notes on Acts 1:14. It means that the apostles designed to make this their constant and main object, undistracted by the cares of life, and even by attention to the temporal needs of the church.To prayer - Whether this means “private” or “public” prayer cannot be certainly determined. The passage, however, would rather incline us... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 6:5

And the saying - “The word” - the counsel, or command,And they chose Stephen ... - A man who soon showed Acts 7:0 that he was in every way qualified for his office, and also suited to defend the cause of the Lord Jesus. This man had the distinguished honor of being the first Christian martyr.And Nicolas - From this man some of the fathers (Iren., lib. 1:27; Epiphanius, 1; Haeres., 5) says that the sect of the “Nicolaitanes,” mentioned with so much disapprobation Revelation 2:6, Revelation 2:15,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 6:2-4

Acts 6:2-4. Then the twelve For such was now again their number, Matthias having supplied the place of Judas; called the multitude of the disciples unto them Not the rest of the one hundred and twenty merely, but the whole body of Christian converts, they being the persons to whom satisfaction was then due. See Whitby. It was of great importance that the apostles should immediately take measures to suppress these rising murmurs and discontents; for had they been suffered to remain and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 6:5-6

Acts 6:5-6. And the saying pleased the multitude Who had been called together upon this occasion; and After some little deliberation upon the choice that was to be made; they chose seven It seems all Hellenists, as their names show; a measure which accorded very well with the occasion of their election; Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost That is, not only endowed with the ordinary graces of the Holy Spirit, in a high degree, but even with his extraordinary gifts, as... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 6:1-6

6:1-8:3 CHANGES IN JERUSALEMOrganizing church affairs (6:1-6)In the Jerusalem church there were two types of Jews, those brought up in Palestine who spoke Aramaic and those brought up in other places (such as Jews of the Dispersion) who spoke only Greek. The Greek-speaking Jews were known as Hellenists. Throughout Palestine there was tension between the two groups, and this tension carried over into the church. The Hellenists complained that, when widows were given their daily share from the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 6:3

look ye out. App-133 . among = from. App-104 . seven. App-10 . men. Greek. aner. App-123 . of honest report. Literally witnessed to, or attested. Greek. martureo. Compare Hebrews 11:2 , Hebrews 11:4 , Hebrews 11:5 , Hebrews 11:39 , Revised Version. the Holy Ghost. App-101 . The texts omit "Holy". Compare Acts 6:10 . over. App-104 . business = need. Greek. chreia, as in Acts 2:45 ; Acts 4:35 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 6:5-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 6:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 6:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 6:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 6:2-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 6:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 6:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Acts 6:3

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