Acts 6:4
but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 1:14All these, with one mind, continued in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Acts 13:2And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said: Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to the work to which I have called them.
Romans 1:9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that, without ceasing, I make mention of you,
1 Corinthians 9:16For though I preach the gospel, I have no cause for boasting; for a necessity is laid upon me; yes, alas for me, if I preach not the gospel.
Ephesians 3:14For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Philippians 1:9I also pray for this, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all understanding,
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 →