In this chapter we have, I. The discontent that was among the disciples about the distribution of the public charity, Acts 6:1. II. The election and ordination of seven men, who should take care of that matter, and ease the apostles of the burden, Acts 6:2–6. III.

Having seen the church’s struggles with her enemies, and triumphed with her in her victories, we now come to take a view of the administration of her affairs at home; and here we have, I.

Stephen, no doubt was diligent and faithful in the discharge of his office as distributor of the church’s charity, and laid out himself to put that affair in a good method, which he did to universal satisfaction; and though it appears here that he was a man of uncommon gifts, and fitted for a…