Acts 6
Open in the reader1In those days when the apprentices were increasing in number, the Greek-Speaking-Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
2So the Twelve summoned all the apprentices and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.
3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them
4and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
5This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Crown, a man full of faith and of the Devoted Spirit, as well as Horse-Lover, Chorus-Leader, Conquering-Man, Honored, Steadfast, and Victor-of-the-People from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.
6They presented these seven to the emissaries, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
7So the word of God continued to spread. The number of apprentices in Foundation-of-Peace grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
8Now Crown, who was full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
9But resistance arose from what was called the Synagogue of the Freedman, including Cyrene, Alexandrians, and men from the provinces of Cilicia and Asia. They disputed with Crown,
10but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
11Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Crown speak words of blasphemy against Drawn-Out and against God.”
12So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Crown. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin,
13where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this devoted place and against the teaching.
14For we have heard him say that He-Who-Is-Saves of Branch-Towner will destroy this place and change the customs that Drawn-Out handed down to us.”
15All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Crown, and they saw that his face was like the face of a messenger.