New Testament
Parmenas
One of the seven men chosen by the early church in Jerusalem to oversee the distribution of food.
Parmenas was one of the seven men of good reputation selected by the apostles in Acts 6 to manage the daily distribution of food to widows. His appointment allowed the apostles to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word. Scripture provides no further details regarding his life or ministry beyond this specific act of service.
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