One of the seven deacons
Parmenas
Named in 1 verse of Acts, first in Acts 6:5.
ΠαρμενᾶςParmenas
The name means “that abides, or is permanent.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Parmenas Written by AI
Parmenas was one of the seven men chosen by the apostles to serve as deacons in the early church in Jerusalem (Acts 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.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Constant, one of the seven “deacons” (Acts 6:5).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 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.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.