Acts 6:4
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 were persevering with one mind in prayer with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Acts 13:2And as they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Ghost said to them: Separate me Saul and Barnabas, for the work whereunto I have taken them.
Romans 1:9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make a commemoration of you;
1 Corinthians 9:16For if I preach the gospel, it is no glory to me, for a necessity lieth upon me: for woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel.
Ephesians 3:14For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your charity may more and more abound in knowledge, and in 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 →