Acts 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 6:5 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Phili..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 6:5 — KJV
“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:”
— Acts 6:5 (KJV)
Acts 6:5 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 6:5
“For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.”
Shares key themes with Acts 6:5: full, faith, holy
“Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”
Shares key themes with Acts 6:5: pleased, whole, chose
“And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.”
Shares key themes with Acts 6:5: saying, chose, holy
“And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.”
Shares key themes with Acts 6:5: saying, full, faith
“And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. one...: Heb. this cried to this the whole...: Heb. his glory is the fulness of the whole earth”
Shares key themes with Acts 6:5: whole, full, holy
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