Acts 6
1 Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance.
En aquellos días, cuando aumentaron los discípulos, los helenistas murmuraron contra los hebreos, porque sus viudas eran desatendidas en el servicio diario.
2 And the twelve, having summoned the multitude of the disciples, they said, It is not right for us, having left the word of God behind, to serve tables.
Los 12 convocaron a la multitud de los discípulos y dijeron: No es conveniente que nosotros descuidemos la Palabra de Dios para servir a las mesas.
3 Therefore, brothers, seek ye out seven men from you being well reported, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this need.
Por tanto, hermanos, busquen de entre ustedes a siete varones aprobados, llenos del Espíritu y de sabiduría, a quienes encarguemos este servicio,
4 But we will continue steadfastly in prayer, and in the service of the word.
y nosotros continuaremos la conversación con Dios y [el] ministerio de la Palabra.
5 And the word was pleasing before all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte, a citizen of Antioch,
La propuesta agradó a toda la multitud, y eligieron a Esteban, varón lleno de fe y de Espíritu Santo, a Felipe, Prócoro, Nicanor, Timón, Pármenas y a Nicolás, un prosélito de Antioquía,
6 men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.
a quienes presentaron ante los apóstoles. Ellos hablaron con Dios y les impusieron las manos.
7 And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a large company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
La Palabra de Dios se extendía. El número de los discípulos se multiplicaba mucho en Jerusalén y un gran número de los sacerdotes obedecían a la fe.
8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.
Esteban, lleno de gracia y poder, realizaba prodigios y grandes señales milagrosas entre el pueblo.
9 But some of those from the synagogue called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, rose up disputing with Stephen.
Pero algunos de la Congregación de Libertos: cireneos, alejandrinos y otros de Cilicia y Asia, [se levantaron] para disputar con Esteban.
10 And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the spirit by which he spoke.
Pero no podían resistir la sabiduría y al espíritu con el cual hablaba.
11 Then they instigated men who said, We have heard him speaking blasphemous sayings against Moses and God.
Entonces sobornaron a unos hombres que dijeron: Lo oímos cuando hablaba palabras blasfemas contra Moisés y Dios.
12 And they incited the people, and the elders, and the scholars. And after approaching, they seized him, and brought him to the council.
Alborotaron al pueblo, a los ancianos y a los escribas. Cayeron sobre él, lo arrebataron y lo llevaron al Tribunal Supremo.
13 And they put forward false witnesses who said, This man does not cease speaking blasphemous sayings against the holy place, and the law.
Presentaron testigos falsos que dijeron: Este hombre no cesa de hablar palabras contra el Lugar Santo y la Ley.
14 For we have heard him saying that this Jesus the Nazarene will destroy this place, and will change the customs that Moses delivered to us.
Porque lo oímos cuando dijo que este Jesús nazareno destruirá este lugar y cambiará las costumbres que Moisés nos transmitió.
15 And all who sat in the council, having gazed upon him, saw his face like a face of an agent.
Cuando lo miraban, todos los que estaban sentados en el Tribunal Supremo vieron su rostro como si fuera un ángel.
