One of the seven deacons in Jerusalem
Prochorus
Named in 1 verse of Acts, first in Acts 6:5.
ΠρόχοροςProchorus
The name means “he that presides over the choirs.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Prochorus Written by AI
Prochorus was one of the seven men chosen by the early church in Jerusalem to serve as deacons, as recorded in Acts 6:5. The need for these seven men arose when the Greek-speaking Jewish Christians complained that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food (Acts 6:1). To address this issue, the apostles instructed the church to select seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, to oversee this task (Acts 6:2 to 3). Prochorus was among those chosen, along with Stephen, Philip, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas. The apostles prayed and laid their hands on these seven men, appointing them to this ministry (Acts 6:6). The selection of these deacons allowed the apostles to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word, while ensuring that the practical needs of the community were met. Beyond this initial mention, no further details are provided about Prochorus' specific activities or his later life and ministry.
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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.