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    Bible Verses About "What Is a Deacon in the Bible"

    A deacon is a servant-leader in the local church appointed to meet practical needs, care for the vulnerable, and support the ministry of the Word, freeing elders to focus on prayer and teaching.

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    A deacon is a servant-leader in the local church appointed to meet practical needs, care for the vulnerable, and support the ministry of the Word, freeing elders to focus on prayer and teaching.

    "Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word." Acts 6:2-4 (KJV)

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    The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is a Deacon in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.

    "Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word."
    "Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless."
    "For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus."

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