Acts 6:5
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And the 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:”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
πλῆθος
multitude,
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πλῆθος
Multitude, great number, throng. Plēthos. The early church was marked by a multitude of believers acting as one heart and soul. Quantity and unity are not opposites. Let neither be sacrificed for the other.
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ἐκλέγομαι
they chose
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ἐκλέγομαι
To choose, to select, to elect. Eklegomai. You did not choose Me but I chose you. Being chosen by God precedes everything else. Your relationship with God began with His initiative.
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Στέφανος
Stephen,
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Στέφανος
A crown, crowned one. Stephanos. The first martyr bore a name meaning victory wreath, and he earned it. Live worthy of the name you carry.
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πλήρης
full
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πλήρης
Full, complete, covered over. Plērēs. The Spirit-filled life leaves no room for emptiness. Be filled, and keep being filled.
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πίστις
of faith
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πίστις
Faith, trust, belief, faithfulness. Pistis. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith is the currency of the kingdom. Everything flows to those who trust God completely.
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πνεῦμα
of the] Spirit
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πνεῦμα
Spirit, breath, wind. Pneuma. God is Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, God living inside every believer. He leads guides comforts and empowers.
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Φίλιππος
Philip
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Φίλιππος
Lover of horses, a personal name. Philippos. Philip the apostle was called directly by Jesus, and became one of the Twelve. A common name, worn by ordinary men chosen for extraordinary purposes.
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Πρόχορος
Prochorus
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Πρόχορος
Before the dance, leader of the chorus. Próchoros. One of the seven chosen men set apart to serve the early church with wisdom and the Spirit. Faithfulness in practical service is never behind the scene. It leads the way.
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Νικάνωρ
Nicanor
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Νικάνωρ
Victorious, conqueror. Nikanor. One of the seven chosen in Acts 6 to serve the early church with integrity. A name that carries weight. Live up to yours.
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Τίμων
Timon
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Τίμων
Valuable, honorable. Timon. One of the seven chosen to serve the early church, trusted with practical care for the overlooked. A name that means worth finding its home in faithful service.
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Παρμενᾶς
Parmenas
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Παρμενᾶς
Constant, steadfast one. Parmenas. He was among the seven chosen in Acts 6 to serve faithfully while others led. Constancy in small roles is not a lesser calling. Be found steady.
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Νικόλαος
Nicolas
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Νικόλαος
Victorious over the people. Nikólaos. The Nicolaitans bore this name, and Christ declared he hated their works. A title that sounds like triumph can mark a legacy of corruption. Let your name point toward faithfulness, not away from it.
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προσήλυτος
a convert
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προσήλυτος
Convert, foreigner turned worshiper. Prosēlytos. The outsider who crossed over to stand among God's people. No one is too far from the fold to come near.
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