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Prochorus

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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prok´ṓ - rus ( Πρόχορος , Próchoros ) : One of "the seven" chosen by the Christian community in Jerusalem to superintend the dispensing of charity to the widows and other poor ( Acts 6:5 ). The name is Greek, and he may have been a Hellenist. According to tradition he became bishop of Nicomedia and died a martyr at Antioch.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Prochorus'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​p/prochorus.html. 1915.
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