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Deacons

The original Greek word is Diakonos
"...primarily denotes a servant, whether as doing servile work, or as an attendant rendering free service, without particular reference to its character."
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The first deacons.
(The Bible does not call these men deacons, but they did the work of deacons.)
Seven men were chosen by the apostles to take care of widows that were being overlooked.
Acts 6:3,4

What reason did the apostles give for selecting these men to serve the widows?
Acts 6:2

What are the qualifications of deacons?


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