JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 44

Question 44

Pentecost and the Early Church

Two of the seven deacons are

  1. A.Parmenas and Proselytus
  2. B.Simon and Stephen
  3. C.Nicanor and Nicolaus
  4. D.Prochorus and Protus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Nicanor and Nicolaus)

Explanation

Acts 6:5 lists the seven: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch.