Acts 6:2

And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples to them, and said: It is not right that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

In Context

1In those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

3Therefore, brethren, select from among yourselves seven men, of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business:

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Cross References

Acts 4:19But Peter and John answering them, said: Whether it is right in the sight of God to obey you rather than God, judge you.

Acts 25:27For it seems to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not to make known the charges that are against him.

Matthew Henry on Acts 6:2-8

The Appointment of Deacons. 1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.… Read the whole commentary →

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