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Tyndale Open Bible Dictionary

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NICOLAS, NICOLAUS*

One of the seven men named in Acts 6:5, who was enlisted for service in the Jerusalem church in its early days. His duty as specified in Acts 6:1-4 was to direct the fair and equal distribution of food. Due to the use of terms in Acts 6:1 (“daily distribution” or “service”) and 6:2 (“to distribute at tables” or “to serve”), these seven men traditionally have been called “deacons” (or “servers”).

Nicolas, the last-named in the list, is identified as a proselyte. Thus, he was a Gentile convert to Judaism before he became a Christian. His name is Greek, and the city of Antioch is mentioned as his home. The NT writings provide no further information about him.

See also Deacon, Deaconess.