In this passage we see the groundwork for the office of deacon first being laid. Although the English word "deacon" does not appear in this text, these seven men clearly met the qualifications of deacon (later outlined in 1 Tim 3) and were to carry out the functions of a deacon.
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Hexon J. Maldonado is a church planter, pastor, and author. He holds an M.Div. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY). He is the author of In the King's Presence: How Christ's Royal Majesty Enriches Corporate Worship...