Man living at the time of the New Testament
Parmenas was one of the seven men chosen by the apostles to serve as deacons in the early church.
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Parmenas was one of the seven men chosen by the apostles to serve as deacons in the early church in Jerusalem (Act.6.5). As the number of believers grew, the apostles recognized the need for assistance in the daily distribution of food and care for the widows in the community. They instructed the believers to select seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, to take on this responsibility. Parmenas was among those chosen, along with Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Nicolas. The selection of these seven men, including Parmenas, marked an important step in the organization and growth of the early church, as it allowed the apostles to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word while ensuring that the practical needs of the community were met.
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Constant, one of the seven “deacons” (Acts 6:5).
(abiding), one of the seven deacons, “men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom.” (Acts 8:5) There is a tradition that he suffered martyrdom at Philippi in the reign of Trajan.
that abides, or is permanent
PAR'MENAS (steadfast), one of the seven deacons ordained by the disciples to administer alms to the widows and the poor of the church. Acts 6:5.
PAR'MENAS (steadfast), one of the seven deacons ordained by the disciples to administer alms to the widows and the poor of the church. Acts 6:5.
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This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.
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