Parmenas Παρμενᾶς
One of the seven deacons
Who is Parmenas in the Bible?
Parmenas was one of seven men chosen by the apostles to serve as deacons in the early church at Jerusalem, as recorded in Acts 6:5. As the number of believers grew, the apostles needed help distributing food and caring for widows in the community, so they instructed the church to select seven men of good reputation who were full of the Spirit and wisdom. Parmenas was selected alongside Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, and Nicolas to fulfill this vital role. His appointment marked an important organizational development in the early church, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and preaching while the deacons addressed the practical needs of the community.
Biography
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.
In Scripture
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- Acts 6:5
"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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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Παρμενᾶς | Parmenâs | constant; Parmenas, a Christian |